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Saudi nursing students' pain management knowledge and attitudes
Emad Shdaifat1, Noha Al-Shdayfat2, Abdallah Sudqi1
1Department of Community Health Nursing College of Nursing Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University City Dammam Saudi Arabia.
Nursing Open
|October 19, 2020
Summary
This study assessed nursing students' knowledge and attitudes toward pain management. Findings indicate that gender influences students' understanding of pain management principles.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Pain Management
- Healthcare Professional Training
Background:
- Effective pain management is crucial in patient care.
- Nursing students require robust knowledge and positive attitudes towards pain management.
- Understanding current knowledge and attitude levels is essential for curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of nursing students regarding pain management.
- To identify factors predicting nursing students' knowledge and attitudes in pain management.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study design was employed.
- Data collected from 193 Saudi nursing students using a self-administered questionnaire, the Knowledge and Attitude Survey Regarding Pain (KASRP).
- Logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors.
Main Results:
- The mean knowledge score among students was 42.6 (SD 9.1).
- Students demonstrated higher accuracy in items related to pain medication and administration.
- Areas needing improvement included pain assessment and pharmacological interventions.
- Gender was found to be a significant predictor of knowledge and attitudes towards pain management.
Conclusions:
- Nursing students possess moderate knowledge of pain management, with specific areas requiring enhancement.
- Educational interventions should focus on improving pain assessment and pharmacological knowledge.
- Addressing gender-based differences may optimize pain management education for nursing students.
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