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Patient empowerment and feedback did not decrease pain in seriously ill hospitalized adults

N A Desbiens1, A W Wu, Y Yasui

  • 1The University of Tennessee Memphis, Chattanooga Unit of the College of Medicine, 37403, USA.

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|May 16, 1998
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A nurse-led intervention did not significantly reduce pain in seriously ill hospitalized adults. This study highlights the ongoing challenge of effective pain management for critically ill patients, indicating a need for more intensive strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Clinical Nursing
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Pain is a prevalent issue in seriously ill hospitalized adults.
  • Effective pain management is crucial for improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a nurse clinician-mediated intervention in relieving pain among seriously ill hospitalized adults.
  • To assess patient satisfaction with pain control during hospitalization and post-discharge.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial was conducted at five US tertiary care academic centers.
  • 4804 seriously ill adult patients with high mortality diagnoses were randomized to an intervention group or usual care.
  • The intervention involved nurse clinicians assessing pain, educating patients and families, empowering patients, and coordinating care.

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Main Results:

  • Overall, 50.9% of patients reported experiencing pain.
  • The nurse clinician-mediated intervention did not show a statistically significant difference in reducing pain levels compared to usual care.
  • Patient satisfaction with pain control was not significantly improved by the intervention at any time point.

Conclusions:

  • A multifaceted nurse clinician-mediated intervention was ineffective in ameliorating pain in seriously ill hospitalized adults.
  • Effective pain control for critically ill patients remains a significant clinical challenge.
  • More intensive pain treatment strategies tailored to the needs of seriously ill hospitalized adults require evaluation.