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Cognitive-behavioral techniques to reduce pain: a validation study

P R Mobily1, K A Herr, L S Kelley

  • 1University of Iowa, College of Nursing, Iowa City 52242.

International Journal of Nursing Studies
|December 1, 1993
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This study identified and validated key nursing activities for implementing non-pharmacologic pain management strategies like relaxation and guided imagery. Findings offer guidance for nursing research, practice, and education in pain control.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Pain Management
  • Complementary Therapies

Background:

  • Non-pharmacologic pain management strategies are crucial in patient care.
  • Specific activities for implementing relaxation, distraction, and guided imagery require validation.
  • Standardized approaches enhance the effectiveness of these interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and validate specific nursing activities for implementing relaxation, distraction, and guided imagery.
  • To establish a consensus among pain management experts on essential intervention components.
  • To provide a foundation for evidence-based nursing practice in non-pharmacologic pain management.

Main Methods:

  • A two-round Delphi survey was employed.
  • Expert nurses in pain management participated in the survey.

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  • Fehring's diagnostic content validity method was adapted for data analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • A validated list of specific activities for relaxation, distraction, and guided imagery was developed.
    • Consensus was reached on essential components for each intervention.
    • The study identified critical elements for effective implementation.

    Conclusions:

    • The validated activities have significant implications for nursing research, practice, and education.
    • Standardized implementation of these non-pharmacologic strategies can improve patient outcomes.
    • This research contributes to advancing the science of pain management through nursing.