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Lessons learned in implementing a staff education program in pain management in the acute care setting
K G Wallace1, K M Graham, M R Ventura
1Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, State University of New York at Buffalo, New York, USA.
Journal of Nursing Staff Development : JNSD
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Implementing new pain management programs based on federal guidelines can be challenging. A pilot project for acute pain management faced difficulties, highlighting key issues for educators.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Pain Medicine
- Staff Education
Background:
- Federal guidelines for acute and cancer pain management necessitate program implementation in healthcare agencies.
- Improving pain management is a key objective for many healthcare organizations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify challenges in planning and executing acute pain management programs.
- To provide insights for staff development educators based on a pilot project and literature review.
Main Methods:
- A pilot project on acute pain management was conducted.
- A review of relevant literature was performed.
- A framework of structure, process, and outcome was used for analysis.
Main Results:
- The pilot acute pain management project did not achieve the desired outcomes.
- Identified problems and issues in program planning and execution.
Conclusions:
- Experience from the pilot project offers valuable lessons for future pain management initiatives.
- Educators need to consider specific challenges when developing and implementing pain management programs.