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The nurse's role in pain relief

L McGuire

    Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
    |April 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Nurses must become effective pain advocates to address the common problem of pain undertreatment in medical-surgical patients. Accepting accountability for pain control is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Pain Management
    • Patient Advocacy

    Background:

    • Pain undertreatment remains prevalent in medical-surgical settings despite therapeutic advancements.
    • Effective pain management is essential for patient recovery and well-being.
    • Nurses play a critical role in advocating for adequate pain relief.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the importance of nurses acting as "pain" advocates.
    • To encourage nurses to enhance their skills in pain management.
    • To promote nurse accountability in controlling patient pain.

    Main Methods:

    • This study is a conceptual analysis and literature review.
    • It synthesizes current understanding of pain management challenges.
    • It highlights the nurse's role in patient advocacy for pain control.

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    Main Results:

    • Nurses require enhanced knowledge and skills for effective pain management.
    • Acceptance of accountability is key for nurses to improve pain control.
    • Proactive "pain" advocacy by nurses is essential.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses must prioritize "pain" advocacy to combat undertreatment.
    • Developing effective pain management strategies is a nursing imperative.
    • Accountability in pain control empowers nurses as patient advocates.