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W Mędrzycka-Dąbrowska1, S Dąbrowski2, A Gutysz-Wojnicka3
1Department of General Nursing, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland.
International Nursing Review
|May 26, 2016
Summary
Polish nurses face challenges implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) for elderly postoperative pain management, primarily due to language barriers and limited access to Polish resources. Enhancing EBP requires improved educational strategies and increased Polish scientific literature.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Pain Management
Background:
- The role of nurses in pain management has expanded significantly since the late 1980s.
- Evidence-based practice (EBP) for acute pain management is increasingly recognized globally.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore current practices, barriers, and facilitators of EBP among Polish nurses for elderly postoperative pain.
- To identify challenges in applying EBP in pain assessment and management in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study involving 1300 nurses across 11 Polish hospitals.
- Data collected using a dedicated questionnaire and analyzed via qualitative content analysis.
Main Results:
- Nurses perceived limited access to EBP journals and unsatisfactory knowledge from scientific sources.
- The primary barrier identified was the prevalence of scientific articles published in English.
Conclusions:
- Nurses' EBP awareness correlates with their education level.
- Key barriers include lack of Polish publications, English language proficiency, time constraints, and insufficient physician support.
- Innovative teaching strategies and promotion of EBP in Polish literature are crucial for improving pain management in elderly patients.
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