Core components of an effective pain management education programme for surgical nurses: A Delphi study

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Pain Management
• Surgical Care

Background:

• Effective pain management is crucial in surgical settings.
• Surgical nurses require specialized education to optimize patient outcomes.
• Existing pain management education programmes may lack comprehensive components.

Purpose of the Study:

• To define the core components of an effective pain management education programme (PMEP) for surgical nurses.
• To establish a PMEP framework aligned with international nursing training standards.
• To enhance the competency of professional nurses in pain management practices.

Main Methods:

• A three-round Delphi method was employed.
• A panel of 40 experts contributed to the study.
• Expert consensus was used to derive essential PMEP components.

Main Results:

• Core PMEP components include multidisciplinary collaboration, innovative knowledge acquisition, and training for healthcare teams.
• Consideration of individual patient differences is vital in pain management services.
• Nurses should adopt multimodal pain approaches, involve families, and practice active patient listening.

Conclusions:

• The developed PMEP aligns with international nursing training standards.
• The PMEP is designed to enhance the competency of professional nurses in pain management.
• Implementing this PMEP can lead to improved patient care and outcomes.