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A Qualitative Descriptive Study of Nurses' Self-Care Strategies for Pain Management
Sharon A Boyd1, Laura T Gantt2, Regan T Vellan3
1East Carolina University, Instructor and Student Success Coordinator, Campbell University, NC.
Summary
Nurses experience significant musculoskeletal injuries. Implementing regular self-care strategies is crucial for pain management and long-term retention in the nursing profession.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Occupational Health
- Pain Management
Background:
- The nursing profession faces high rates of musculoskeletal injuries.
- Nurses actively seek self-care strategies for chronic pain management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nurses' perspectives on utilizing self-care strategies for pain management.
- To understand the role of self-care in mitigating nursing-related musculoskeletal issues.
Main Methods:
- Secondary analysis of qualitative descriptive data.
- Interviews with six nurses in eastern North Carolina (2022).
- Analysis involved in-vivo coding, codebook development, keyword in context, and thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- Theme 1: "Toll on the body" - highlighting physical demands and resulting pain/functional restrictions.
- Theme 2: "Maintain to retain" - emphasizing the link between self-care lapses and pain recurrence.
Conclusions:
- A dual approach involving employers and nurses is essential for injury prevention.
- Nurses should integrate weekly exercise and monthly self-care practices.
- Employers should prioritize self-care services within employee benefits for nurse retention.
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