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- Pain management is a crucial aspect of patient care, and nurses play a pivotal role in ensuring that patients are comfortable and receive effective pain relief. 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.
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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
Nov 1, 2016 · Nurses can manage patients’ pre-existing chronic pain, or likely post-operative pain, by working collaboratively with patients, their carers or families where appropriate, and the multidisciplinary team.
Aug 26, 2021 · Nurses need to know that assessment of pain includes patient knowledge of current situation, history of pain management, knowledge of various analgesic options, experience with nonpharmacologic modalities, and expectations for procedural related pain and preferences for analgesia.
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).
