Teaching of Nursing interventions as non-pharmacological strategy for pain relief

Romanek, Flávia Alves Ribeiro Monclùs; Avelar, Maria do Carmo Querido

doi:10.5935/1806-0013.20140057

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“…In general the appearance of painful sequelae fact which requires the development of strategies directing health professional actions to its correct and adequate control. In this sense, nursing is an important element of teaching pain as the fifth vital sign, by applying specific care science interventions (Romanek & Avelar, 2014).…”

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Effect of Educational Program on Pediatric Nurses' Knowledge and Practice Regarding Selected Nonpharmacological Techniques to Relive Pain in Neonates

Mohamed

El-Bana

Mohamed

et al. 2018

Minia Scientific Nursing Journal

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Background: Newborn infants have an increased sensitivity to pain and are more reactive to pain than older children and adults. Nurses play a crucial role in assessing pain, implementing and evaluating interventions to minimize neonatal pain using available resources especially nonpharmacologic techniques. Aim of the study: to develop and apply an educational program on pediatric nurses regarding selected nonpharmacologic techniques to relieve pain in neonates. Research design: Quasi-experimental research design was utilized in the present study. The study was carried out at Minia University for Obstetric and Pediatric and General Hospitals at neonatal care units. A convenient sample of 41 nurses was included in this study. Educational program for nurses' was done through using the following data collection tools 1) Pre-designed questionnaire sheet, 2) Observation checklists sheet and 3) Educational and training program. Results: It was revealed that there was an obvious increase in the total mean scores of knowledge and practice in post and follow up program phase compared with pretest phase, with a very highly significant difference (p<0.001). Conclusion: The education program had a significant impact on pediatric nurses' knowledge and practices regarding selected nonpharmacologic techniques to relieve pain in neonates. Recommendations: A continuous training and educational program should be planned and offered on regular basis for nurses regarding nonpharmacologic techniques to relieve pain in neonates.

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