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KMID : 0869120070090020125
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기초간호자연과학회지
2007 Volume.9 No. 2 p.125 ~ p.134
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The Knowledge and Attitudes of Nurses on Post-Operative Pain
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Kim Tae-Hee
Kil Yun-Kyung
Chu Sang-Hui
Jang Seon-Young
Jung Mi-Yeun
Seo Mi-Ae
Lee Young-Jin
Kim Su-Jeong
Jung Hye-Jeong
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Abstract
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Purpose: To examine knowledge and attitudes of nurses on post-operative pain, and to find the factors that hinder pain management by the nurses.
Methods: Data was collected using a questionnaire from all the nurses working in the surgical units and intensive care units in a hospital in Seoul between March 12 and 22, 2007. Data was analyzed with descriptive statistics, t-test, test, and Pearson Coefficient Correlation.
Results: The average knowledge score on pain was , and that for analgesics was . There was a significant difference in knowledge of analgesics in terms of career(p=0.012), present work place(p=0.024) and education(p=0.042). The knowledge on pain etiology was significantly different in career. Around 61.1% of respondents answered that they would administer analgesics immediately if patients complaint pain, and 94.1% re-administer analgesics if the VAS score is over 5.69.3% thought that their knowledge was adequate for pain management. The attitudes of pain management were significantly different in career.
Conclusion: We found that a further improvement on nurses’ knowledge on pain management and analgesics is necessary. This study also suggests a need for professional education for nurses on post-operative pain management.
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KEYWORD
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Attitude, Nurse, Post-Operative pain
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