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KMID : 0948220000040010093
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Keimyung Journal of Nursing Science
2000 Volume.4 No. 1 p.93 ~ p.102
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A Survey of Hospitalized Post-op Patients´ pain Experience in Kyungbook Province Area
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Shin Yeong-Hee
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Abstract
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The author investigated the pain experience of 59 postoperative patients during their stay in hospital. Data were collected from three different hospitals in Kyungbook province area between July and August 1999. Results are summarized as follows:
As for ratings of "worst pain" during the 24 hour period, 64% of the patients reported they had "severe" pain. As for ratings on "pain now," 27.2% of the patients reported "moderate to severe" pain. of 59 patients, only 5% reported complete pain relief affer analgesic treatment, indicating undertreatment of pain control.
In question of pain assessment, 84% of the respondents reported that medical staff verbally asked if they had pain during their stay in hospital. while 56% reported that medical staff asked if they relieved from the pain after analgesic medication.
In conclusion, the results of patient´s pain ratings and poor pain assessment by the medical personnel implied poor pain management.
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KEYWORD
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Pain experience, hospitalized patients, interference with daily activities
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