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Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Pain Management Among Nurses in Oman.
Khamis Al Saadi1, Intisar Al Senaidi2, Moza Al Musharafi3
1Head of Nursing Department, Sur Hospital, Ministry of Health, Sur, Oman.
Summary
Most nurses in Oman have inadequate knowledge and attitudes toward pain management, with 89.5% scoring poorly or moderately. Targeted training is crucial to improve nursing competency in pain care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Pain Management
- Healthcare Quality
Background:
- Pain is a significant stressor for hospitalized patients, impacting their overall well-being.
- Nurses are pivotal in pain management decisions, yet knowledge gaps and negative attitudes hinder effective practices.
- Despite advancements, many patients experience unbearable pain during hospitalization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding pain management in Oman.
- To explore the relationship between demographic factors and nurses' pain management knowledge and attitudes.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted.
- The Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain (KASRP) tool was administered to 162 registered nurses at Sur Hospital, Oman.
- Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics.
Main Results:
- The median KASRP score was 48.78%, indicating inadequate knowledge and attitudes, falling below the 80% competency benchmark.
- 89.5% of nurses scored in the poor to moderate ranges, with only 10.5% demonstrating good competency.
- Nurses aged 30-40 and non-Omani nurses showed significantly higher scores (p < .05).
Conclusions:
- Significant deficits in nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward pain assessment and management were identified.
- There is a critical need for enhanced, structured pain management training programs for nurses.
- Integrating comprehensive pain management education into nursing curricula is recommended to improve competency.
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