Basic nursing management of pain a multi-method approach: an educational and clinical resource for the registered nurse

Abstract

Pain control is a vital component of patient care. Yet, the pace of emerging treatments and improvements in nursing interventions makes it almost impossible to stay abreast of the current modalities and interventions for pain management. The purpose of this synthesis is to present the reader with an educational and clinical resource on pain, which provides a precise overview of the various types of nursing treatment and intervention for pain, including methods of assessment and evaluation of the patient's response to therapy. Different modalitiesalong with nursing implications, are presented in the context in which they are most frequently utilized. The methodology used for this study is literature review and synthesis with compilation of resources useful for nurses in the understanding of pain management. This synthesis will assist nurses in increasing their basic knowledge of pain therapy in order to competently manage pain, educate fellow health providers about the subject, and provide the basic information needed to begin professional research on pain management. Implications for research augmentation, nursing education, and clinical practice are identified.

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Thesis Completion

2000

Semester

Spring

Advisor

Blackwell-Smith, Frances

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)

College

College of Health and Public Affairs

Degree Program

Nursing

Subjects

Dissertations, Academic -- Health and Public Affairs;Health and Public Affairs -- Dissertations, Academic;Nursing;Pain -- Nursing;Pain -- Treatment

Format

Print

Identifier

DP0021550

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Document Type

Honors in the Major Thesis

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