Thesis
Transforming the pain experience of surgical patients through shared decision-making
Washington State University
Master of Nursing (MN), Washington State University
2009
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/102722
Abstract
When nurses become aware that a patient is in pain, their response is influenced by a variety of factors, including their knowledge and skills related to pain assessment and management, and attitudes and misconceptions about patients with pain. Previous research indicates insufficient knowledge of the pain process, pharmacology, and the pain experience as key factors in unrelieved pain. A relatively new concept in pain management involves shared decision making between the patient and their health care provider to improve pain outcomes while enhancing patient autonomy. Although there is a large amount of research on patients' perspectives regarding pain management, their perceived satisfaction with pain management and care, and their attitudes concerning the pain experience, little has been done to study how patients can participate in the management of their pain. This study furthered nursing research on pain management by identifying if an educational intervention will improve patients' perception of pain management. This study asked: Will an educational intervention aimed at post-surgical patients improve their understanding about their role in pain management, resulting in an increase in patient satisfaction and an overall improved patient pain experience?
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- Title
- Transforming the pain experience of surgical patients through shared decision-making
- Creators
- Kathryn E. Bader
- Contributors
- Janet R. Katz (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Nursing, College of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Nursing (MN), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; Pullman, Wash. :
- Identifiers
- 99900525029201842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis