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- In this article, we will explore how nurses assess and manage pain, the different tools and scales used in pain assessment, and the types of analgesic medication used in pain management. We will also discuss various strategies used by nurses, including non-pharmacological techniques and emotional support to alleviate patient distress.
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This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for nurses and other members of the interprofessional team who are assessing and managing people with the presence or risk of any type of pain. We’ve designed this guideline to help nurses and their interprofessional teams become more…
This guideline includes definitions of pain (acute and chronic); clear direction for assessment and treatment with pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions (including physical and occupational therapy); policies for pain education for staff, patients, and families; and direction for quality monitoring.
- Nancy Wells, Chris Pasero, Margo McCaffery
- 2008/04
- 2008
Jan 15, 2024 · In this article, we will explore how nurses assess and manage pain, the different tools and scales used in pain assessment, and the types of analgesic medication used in pain management. We will also discuss various strategies used by nurses, including non-pharmacological techniques and emotional support to alleviate patient distress.
Mar 30, 2022 · Effective pain management requires nurses to undertake a structured assessment to identify the probable causes of pain and guide management. Interventions used to reduce pain can be varied and multimodal.
Mar 7, 2024 · This article seeks to provide a deeper understanding of the physiology of pain and the various classifications used in clinical practice. It also aims to raise awareness of the skills that nurses require for the assessment and management of an individual patient's pain.
Apr 11, 2019 · The holistic assessment and management of pain is important, as pain involves the mind as well as the body, and is activated by a variety of stimuli, including biological, physical, and psychological (Boore et al, 2016).
Nurses work with the interdisciplinary team to assess and manage pain in a multidimensional approach to provide comfort and prevent suffering. This chapter will review best practices and standards of care for the assessment and management of pain.
