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Implementing a hospital-wide pain management strategy

A Krystal1, J Carr, K Gavaghan

  • 1Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre.

Canadian Journal of Nursing Administration
|November 14, 1997
PubMed
Summary

A nursing initiative called "Pain Month" improved patient pain scores and satisfaction. Further efforts are needed for excellent pain management, with ongoing programs and surveys planned.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Pain Management
  • Healthcare Education

Background:

  • Effective pain management is crucial for patient outcomes.
  • Nursing knowledge gaps can impact pain care quality.
  • Initiatives are needed to enhance pain management practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the implementation of a large-scale nursing pain management initiative ('Pain Month').
  • To assess the impact of educational strategies on nurses' knowledge and patient pain management.
  • To evaluate patient satisfaction with pain management before and after the initiative.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive educational program ('Pain Month') was delivered to nursing staff.
  • Pre- and post-initiative patient satisfaction surveys were utilized.
  • Patient pain scores and satisfaction levels were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • The initiative led to improvements in patient pain scores.
  • Patient satisfaction with pain management showed positive changes.
  • Despite improvements, further enhancements are required for optimal pain management.

Conclusions:

  • The 'Pain Month' initiative demonstrated positive effects on nursing pain management.
  • Sustained efforts, including a pain resource nurse program and interdisciplinary committee, are essential.
  • Continued patient surveys are vital for ongoing quality improvement in pain care.

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