Abstract
Postoperative pain remains a problem for the surgical patient, as evidenced by high pain scores and low patient satisfaction scores. The pain algorithm was developed to standardize the pain assessment process and guide the nurse in the provision of treatment options. Knowledge deficits about pain pathophysiology and attitudinal differences among caregivers can impact the appropriate use of the pain algorithm. This study identifies areas of noncompliance in the use of the algorithm so as to determine the content of educational programming with the goal of changing nursing practice.
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