Knowledge Of Pain Management Research Articles

Strategies for Managing Pediatric Fracture Pain: Assessment, Pharmacological, and Non-Pharmacological Interventions.

Fractures are prevalent among the pediatric population, with approximately 1 in 3 children experiencing at least 1 fracture during childhood. Children are not just little adults; they have unique needs in pain management. With a lack of knowledge in pediatric pain management, medical staff primarily focus on the fractures, often overlooking and inadequately addressing pain. There is a scarcity of literature on acute fracture pain for children, while a wealth of literature summarizes chronic and tumor-related pain in children, which is not suitable for addressing pain caused by fractures. Therefore, a pain management literature review grounded in clinical experience is essential to provide guidance to doctors and parents on safely and effectively reducing the pain associated with children's fractures. We conducted a thorough review of existing literature and summarized treatment experiences into the 3 areas of pain assessment, non-pharmacological treatments, and pharmacological treatments. First, we evaluated and analyzed existing pain assessment methods, identifying the most suitable tools for different age groups. Second, we explored non-pharmacological treatments suitable for children with fractures to alleviate mild to moderate pain and reduce the need for analgesics. Lastly, we reviewed pharmacological treatments. For moderate pain, we recommend administering non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. For severe pain, we suggest opioid medications, providing detailed information on usage and contraindications for different age groups. Therefore, this article aimed to review the evaluation and management of pain in children with bone fracture, and covers aspects of pediatric pain characteristics, pain assessment tools, pharmacological therapy, and non-pharmacologic therapy.

A pragmatic approach to teaching physician assistant students basic pain management.

Chronic pain is increasing in prevalence, with new cases now outnumbering those of diabetes, depression, or hypertension. Advanced practice providers have reported that their training in pain management inadequately prepared them to care for patients suffering from painful conditions. In response, the authors of this work developed a basic pain management conceptual framework to provide physician assistant (PA) students with the foundational knowledge necessary to manage and treat patients suffering from a wide variety of painful conditions. The devised framework activity includes categories of pain management such as conservative therapies, medications, injections, minimally invasive procedures, and moderately to highly invasive procedures. This framework can be incorporated into the existing PA educational curriculum and presented alongside a realistic pain patient case study. Furthermore, other health science educational programs, such as nurse practitioner or pharmacy programs, could adopt this framework to increase student knowledge in pain management.

Exploring pain management practices among nurses in a provincial city of Vietnam: A cross-sectional investigation of influential factors

Background & Aim: There is limited evidence regarding pain management practice and its associated factors among nurses in Vietnam. Therefore, the study aimed 1) To examine the current state of pain management practices among nurses at Hai Duong Provincial General Hospital, Vietnam; and 2) to identify its associated factors. Methods & Materials: A cross-sectional study design was performed on 200 nurses and 200 medical records needed to be reviewed to match the number of nursing samples. The data collection was conducted from May to June 2022. The modified Cancer Pain Practice Index included 13 evidence-based pain management Indicators applied to measure nurses’ pain management practice by reviewing medical records, and the Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain tool was used to assess the pain management knowledge and attitude of nurses by self-completed questionnaire. Results: A significant majority, comprising 146 nurses (73%), demonstrated inadequate pain management practices. Several crucial indicators of pain management were suboptimally performed by the majority of nurses. These included failure to document the execution of pain assessments for new patients, inadequate monitoring for side effects of opioid analgesics, and insufficient assessment and care for bowel status when opioids were prescribed. Additionally, participation in prior pain management training courses, along with knowledge and attitude toward pain management, emerged as significant variables associated with pain management practices (p<0.001). Conclusion: The study highlighted widespread poor pain management practices among nurses. Participation in training courses and good knowledge and attitude correlate with better practices.

Evaluating the knowledge of pain management and the impact of PASHA (Pain Assessment Stimulation and Healing Application) on pain intensity among Indonesian adolescents

Background: Effective pain management for adolescents is essential because it significantly affects their quality of life and can prevent the development of chronic pain. Although there have been advancements in this field, managing pain effectively remains challenging, highlighting the need for innovative approaches that combine technology with clinical practice. Objective: This study aimed to assess adolescents’ pain management knowledge and evaluate the effectiveness of the PASHA (Pain Assessment Stimulation and Healing Application) in reducing pain intensity among adolescents. Methods: A combination of a cross-sectional design (N = 461) and one group pretest-posttest approach (N = 60) were employed in a Junior High School at Bukittinggi, West Sumatera, Indonesia. Data were collected from June to August 2022 using the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) to assess pain management knowledge and the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) to measure pain intensity. The intervention involved using the PASHA application for three days, with pain intensity assessed before and after. Descriptive statistics and Paired t-test were used for data analysis. Results: Headaches were the most prevalent pain type among adolescents (60.5%). Many adolescents lacked adequate knowledge about pain management (57.7%) and self-medication practices (49.2%). Massage/acupressure therapy was the most recognized pain management strategy (39.1%), while aromatherapy was the least known (4.8%). The PASHA application significantly reduced pain intensity (Mean difference = 0.567, p <0.001). Conclusion: Adolescents had moderate knowledge gaps in pain management, particularly in chronic pain and non-pharmacological strategies. The PASHA application effectively reduced pain intensity, suggesting its potential to enhance pain management outcomes. Future research is necessary to validate the findings.

Knowledge and practical skills for cancer pain management among nurses on remote islands in Japan and related factors nationwide.

To clarify the knowledge and practical skills needed for cancer pain management among nurses on remote islands in Japan and related factors nationwide. Due to geographical factors, nurses working on remote islands in Japan have few opportunities to attend training programs, which makes it difficult to acquire the knowledge and practical skills needed to provide pain management for patients with cancer. We conducted a self-administered questionnaire survey regarding knowledge and practical skills in pain management for patients with cancer. Cross-sectional study. Nurses working in cancer pain care in medical facilities and home care on remote islands throughout Japan. We analysed 128 responses. Regarding knowledge, the average accuracy level was 49.1%. Items with a low accuracy rate included selecting medicine according to the type of pain and the patient's condition. Regarding practice, the items with low scores included analgesics appropriate for the type of pain and relating physical pain to mental, social and spiritual aspects. The most common significant factor in both knowledge and practice was related to postgraduate training. These findings suggest that to improve the knowledge and practical skills for cancer pain management among nurses on remote islands in Japan, it is necessary to incorporate clinical reasoning into basic education and establish remote education systems and consultation systems with other facilities.

Impact of pharmacists’ training on the knowledge of pain and associated risks: results of the OPTYMED 2 study

The use of OTC analgesics is common worldwide, and the importance of the pharmacy teams is growing. Pharmacist-led medication implies that the pharmacy staff should have the necessary knowledge to deliver appropriate drugs, prevent an inappropriate drug consumption, and identify the patients in need of a medical advice. A randomized controlled study to assess the impact of training on pain knowledge and associated situations at risk among the French pharmacists and dispensers was performed. Participants were randomized into two groups receiving (n = 97) or not (n = 93) a training in the e-learning format. The training consisted of the 4 modules including the general knowledge of pain, headaches, acute musculoskeletal and chronic pain. The training modules were accompanied by the summary leaflets. The success rates were significantly higher in the trained group, with 35 % of participants reaching at least 70 % (primary endpoint) versus 2.3 % in the non-trained group. The results were not influenced by the size of the pharmacy. The knowledge improvement was more pronounced for the modules on the general knowledge of pain and headache management. For the questions associated to the risk situations, the success rates of at least 70 % were also significantly higher in the trained group The highest difference in success rates after the training was observed for the use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Very low rates were obtained in both groups for the secondary headaches and the analgesic treatment adjustment in particular cases, such as chronic alcoholism or low weight. Results of this pilot study show that a training focused on pain could improve the overall knowledge of pain and suggest that it may contribute to a better pain identification, management and referral to physicians of patients at risk by the pharmacy staff in routine practice. The benefits of such a training should be assessed in a long-term prospective study, and the impact of a similar training in real-life practice remains to be evaluated.

Rheumatology nurses’ knowledge and practices on pain management

Objective: Nurses have important responsibilities in providing effective pain management. This study was conducted to determine the level of knowledge and practices of rheumatology nurses regarding pain management. Methods: A descriptive study sample was 64 nurses in the rheumatology clinic. Data were collected using the Nurse Introduction Form and Questionnaire on Knowledge and Practices Regarding Pain Management. The data were evaluated in the SPSS. Results: It was determined that 73.4% of the rheumatology nurses did not receive training on pain management. The pain management knowledge score was moderate, and the knowledge of non-pharmacological pain management was insufficient. The mean pain management self-confidence score was 6.03±2.01 (0-10), and a positive correlation was found between the graduation year, working years in rheumatology, and pain management knowledge score (P

Nurses′ knowledge and practice about neonatal pain management in public hospitals in West Oromia, Ethiopia, 2022: multi-centered cross-sectional study

BackgroundIn low-and middle-income countries inadequate neonatal pain management persists as a significant public health issue despite the availability of guidelines. Newborns often experience pain from routine medical and surgical procedures, with limited nurses’ knowledge and suboptimal practices posing common obstacles to effective neonatal pain management in hospital settings. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate nurses’ knowledge and practices related to neonatal pain management and the factors influencing them in public hospitals in West Oromia, Ethiopia, in 2022.MethodsA multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted among 203 nurses working in public hospitals in West Oromia from 8th May-6th June 2022. Data was gathered using structured, self-administered questionnaire and sampled through simple random sampling. The collected data were coded and entered into a computer using Epi-Data version 4.6 Statistical Software. They were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS; IBM Corporation) version 26. Binary logistic regression was used to identify significant independent variables at p < 0.05.FindingsIn this study, 127 (62.6%) exhibited adequate knowledge, while 33 (16.3%) nurses demonstrated good practice in neonatal pain management. Attending lectures or receiving training about neonatal pain management was found to be significantly associated with nurses’ knowledge of neonatal pain management [AOR, 2.31, 95%CI; 1.29–4.27]. On the other, having adequate knowledge of neonatal pain management [AOR, 3.3, 95%CI; 1.14–9.32]; the presence of a pain management policy in place [AOR, 5.44, 95% CI; 1.92–15.37] and attending lectures on neonatal pain management [AOR, 2.55, 95% CI; 1.09–5.97] were found to be significantly associated to nurses’ practices.ConclusionGiven the substandard level of nurses’ practice in neonatal pain management. It is suggested to enhance the nurses’ knowledge and practice about neonatal pain management by providing refreshment courses, training sessions, or facilitating nurses’ opportunity access to reading resources about neonatal pain management.

Teaching Strategies for Nonpharmacological Pain Management to Nursing Students

BackgroundPain management is an essential concept to be integrated throughout undergraduate nursing curricula. Many studies have identified a lack of knowledge in pain assessment and management among nurses. Educators have significant roles in preparing students with pain knowledge and application of alternative nonpharmacological pain management techniques. AimThe purpose of this research study was to explore the impact of instruction on nonpharmacological pain management techniques in both didactic and simulated laboratory settings on nursing students’ application of these techniques in clinical settings. DesignA mixed-method descriptive study, with a survey that included closed and open-ended questions. ParticipantsThe sample included 144 first-semester senior prelicensure baccalaureate nursing students. MethodInvestigators developed two research questionnaires. All students were given nonpharmacological pain management instruction didactically and practiced in the simulation lab and a hospital-based obstetrical practicum under faculty supervision. The students completed research questionnaires at the semester's conclusion and again prior to graduation. ResultsStudents reported that they implemented taught nonpharmacological pain management techniques in the clinical setting under faculty supervision. A review of the follow-up questionnaire indicates that graduating seniors did implement the nonpharmacological pain management techniques in other clinical settings and plan to utilize them in their future nursing practice. ConclusionsTeaching nonpharmacological pain management techniques didactically, in a simulation lab and a supervised clinical setting contributes to students’ ability to apply these techniques. The findings of this study have implications for nursing education and students’ future clinical practice to foster their utilization of nonpharmacological pain management techniques across all settings.

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the web-based chronic pain management training program developed for nursing students: Triple-blind randomized controlled trial

AimThe aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based chronic pain management training program developed for nursing students. BackgroundWeb-based training is effective in increasing the knowledge and attitude levels of nursing students. In the literature, data on the effectiveness of web-based education on chronic pain management education of nursing students are limited. DesignThis was a triple-blind randomized controlled trial conducted between May and June 2022. MethodsThe study was conducted with 66 fourth-year students enrolled in the Nursing Department of a state university in a province of Türkiye.. The students were divided into two groups: intervention (n=33) and control (n=33). A dedicated website was developed for chronic pain management training, incorporating video modules, end-of-video evaluation questions and data collection tests, all of which were made available on this platform. The personal information form, chronic pain management knowledge test, Healthcare Professionals’ Attitudes toward Patients with Chronic Pain and Chronic Pain Management Training Program Evaluation Form were the data collection tools. In the implementation phase of the study, the pre-test was first applied to the control group via the website and the post-test was applied two weeks later. After the intervention group completed the pre-test, the intervention group was given web-based chronic pain management training for two weeks and the post-test was applied at the end of the training and the data collection was completed. ResultsAfter web-based training chronic pain management, the chronic pain management knowledge score of the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group (p<0.05). The intervention group had significantly higher scores in sensitivity and misconception orientation, sub-dimensions of the attitude scale towards patients with chronic pain, compared with the control group (p<0.05). ConclusionsThese results show that the web-based educational intervention positively increased students' knowledge of chronic pain management and attitudes towards patients with chronic pain. It shows that web-based education is effective in chronic pain management education.

Assessment of neuropathic pain management knowledge, attitudes, and practices among urology trainees and consultants in prostate cancer care: a survey-based study

BackgroundEffective neuropathic pain management is crucial in improving the quality of life for patients with prostate cancer. There is an abundance of research about cancer pain and guidelines that have been developed by World Health Organization including the analgesia stepladder, yet patients with cancer pain are still sub optimally analgesed. This is due to a variety of both patient and physician factors which include: lack of knowledge on the use of adjuvant medication, fear of addiction and poor characterization of the type of pain. This study intended to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of urology trainees and consultants in the the context of neuropathic pain in prostatecancer care.MethodsThe study involved 91 urologists, comprising of junior registrars, medical officers and experienced specialists who are members of the South African Urological Association (SAUA). Data was collected through a 25-question web-based survey. The survey covered: demographic information, knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to cancer pain management.ResultsThe study revealed that a significant proportion of urologists assessed neuropathic pain reactively, with only 8% of respondents being familiar with screening scales. Approximately, one-third preferred referrals, and 74% expressed confidence in self-treatment. Concerns regarding opioid prescription were observed in 40.4% of respondents. Furthermore, the usage of adjuvant medications was limited, with only 35% proficiently combining analgesia and adjuvants. Notably, 65% continued to escalate analgesic monotherapy.ConclusionEffective neuropathic pain management in prostate cancer care necessitates a multidisciplinary approach, comprehensive assessment and expertise in adjuvant medication usage. The discrepancies observed among urologists are likely due to variations in experience levels. The study identifies knowledge gaps and suboptimal practices in neuropathic pain management among urologists. Addressing these issues through education, awareness, and interdisciplinary collaboration is imperative to enhance patient outcomes and improve the quality of life for individuals with prostate cancer. This study underscores the need for improved education and interdisciplinary collaboration among urologists in managing neuropathic pain among prostate cancer patients. Enhancing these aspects is essential to achieve better patient outcomes and overall quality of life.

Validation of the Danish version of the knowledge and attitudes survey regarding pain.

Pain management is critical for nurses; therefore, knowledge assessment is also critical. The Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain (KASRP), designed for testing pain management knowledge among nurses, finds widespread use internationally; yet, key validity evidence according to American Psychological Association standards is missing. Therefore, this study aimed to translate and test the psychometric traits of KASRP based on an item response theory model. Cronbach's α was included to assess internal consistency, and the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was included to assess the total score normal distribution goodness of fit. KASRP was tested using the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) test for sphericity to examine its suitability for factor analysis and exploratory factor analysis to examine construct evidence. The Kruskal-Wallis H test was used to assess discriminant evidence. The correlation between KASRP and the Brockopp-Warden Pain Knowledge Questionnaire (BWPKQ) was included as a measure of convergent validity evidence, and correlation with self-assessed knowledge was tested as a divergent validity measure. The questionnaire was translated using back-forth and parallel translation. The KMO test for sphericity was 0.49 for all items and 0.53 for the adjusted scale without items 30, 33, and 36, with factor analysis explaining 70.42% of the variation suggesting unacceptable construct validity evidence. Cronbach's α was 0.75, suggesting acceptable reliability evidence; the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test revealed an insignificant skewness of -0.195 and a kurtosis of 0.001, while the Kruskal-Wallis H test revealed a significance of p < 0.001. The correlation between KASRP and the BWPKQ was 0.69 (p = 0.0001), suggesting acceptable convergent validity evidence. A correlation between KASRP and self-assessed knowledge of -0.59 was also found, which suggests acceptable divergent validity evidence. The translated KASRP passed six out of seven tests based on the given sample.

Nurses' Knowledge, Perceived Barriers and Practices Regarding Cancer Pain Management: A Scoping Review.

Nursing care plays a crucial role in the management of cancer pain, but nurses often face challenges due to inadequate knowledge, negative attitudes towards opioid use, and suboptimal pain evaluation practices. This scoping review aims to examine nurses' level of knowledge and practices in cancer pain management and identify the barriers they encounter when caring for patients with cancer. A comprehensive search of 50 articles was conducted using multiple databases such as Web of Science, PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, Embase Classic + EMBASE (Ovid), The Cochrane Library (Wiley), and CINAHL. English-language scholarly publications from various countries with peer-reviewed content searched from 2018 to 2023, resulting in the identification of 25 articles for full text evaluation. After excluding five articles that did not meet the inclusion criteria, 20 articles were analyzed in detail. Three primary themes emerged regarding nurses' knowledge and practices in cancer pain. The findings underscore the need for enhanced education initiatives and a multidisciplinary approach to improve nurses' competency in managing cancer pain. By expanding their understanding and expertise in pain management, oncology nurses can greatly contribute to improving the well-being of cancer patients. It is crucial to address the identified barriers through educational interventions, enabling nurses to provide optimal pain control and high-quality care. Let's empower nurses to conquer cancer pain with knowledge, compassion, and unwavering dedication! Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of cancer patients.

Trauma pain management among nurses at the Emergency and Surgical Units in a Municipal Hospital in Ghana

Introduction: Trauma pain is one of the most prevalent complaints among patients at emergency settings. Nurses have an indispensable role in the management of trauma pain, but literature has identified inadequate knowledge in pain management among nurses in many countries. This study was done to examine the practice of trauma pain management among nurses at the emergency and surgical units at the Bekwai Municipal Hospital. Methodology: This was a descriptive quantitative cross-sectional study. The convenience sampling method was employed with a structured questionnaire. Data collected were analysed with IBM SPSS Version 24. Independent t-tests and one-way ANOVA were used to examine the association between demographic characteristics and mean score in knowledge and attitude. P-values which were less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 41 nurses participated in this study. The mean score for knowledge and attitude in traumatic pain management was 51.1%. There was an association between mean score in knowledge and attitude and educational level (p-value = 0.001) and also between mean score in knowledge and attitude and job rank (p-value = 0.001). Nurses with previous training in pain management had higher knowledge and attitude (15.5± 2.7) than those without previous training (14.2± 3.5) in pain management but the mean difference was not significant (p-value = 0.182). Conclusions: Nurses at the Emergency and Surgical Unit at the Bekwai Municipal Hospital had poor knowledge and attitude toward traumatic pain management.

Pain Management in the Community: The Empowerment of District on Collaboration of Complementary Nursing at Bukittinggi, West Sumatera

Pain is a global health issue. It is estimated that every year 20% of the world's population experiences pain and half of this is chronic pain. In Indonesia there has been no large-scale research discussing the prevalence and quality of all types of pain. Indonesia also does not yet have practical parameters for assessing pain, patient comfort levels, and the effect of pain on the quality of life of the Indonesian people. This Community Service (PKM) seeks to provide training and raise information about pain treatment in one of the districts of Bukittinggi, West Sumatera, through socializing and outreach to the community. The strategy employed in this PKM includes counseling about pain management in the community and how to handle it. This PKM obtained an increase in the knowledge and skill of community members in controlling their pain. According to the findings of monitoring and analyzing PKM activities, the community health service was ready to improve people's pain management strategies. It is believed that this activity will be beneficial in enhancing the knowledge and experience of pain management that may be used in the community health service by individuals and their families, particularly in non-pharmacological approaches as complementary pain management nursing.

Knowledge and Practice of Neonatal Pain Management and Associated Factors among Health Care Providers in Neonatal Intensive Care Units of Public Hospitals in North Shoa Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia, 2023.

Neonatal pain has been underrecognized and undertreated in many settings with the youngest children and neonates suffering the greatest consequences. Despite recent advancements in the assessment and therapy of children's pain, a knowledge-to-practice gap still exists especially in developing nations including our country Ethiopia. To assess knowledge, practice, and associated factors towards neonatal pain management among health care professionals working at neonatal intensive care units of public hospitals in North Shoa Zone, Amhara regional state, Ethiopia. Facility-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among health care professionals working at NICU in all public hospitals in North Shoa Zone, from May 9, 2023, to May 23, 2023. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire from 123 health care professionals working at NICUs in eleven public hospitals. The collected data were checked and entered into EPI data version 3.1 and then exported to SPSS version 25 for further descriptive and logistic regression analysis. Data are summarized using descriptive statistics and presented using narrations, tables, and graphs. The study reveals that 48% of health care professionals possessed adequate knowledge, while only 5.7% demonstrated good practices in neonatal pain management. Factors significantly associated with better neonatal pain management practices included having good knowledge of neonatal pain management (AOR = 3.36, 95% CI [1.19-9.49]), a higher educational level (AOR = 4.48, 95% CI [1.62-13.88]), and the availability of a pain scale assessment tool in the neonatal unit (AOR = 3.91, 95% CI [1.50-10.20]). Moreover, the type of profession, specifically being a nurse (AOR = 0.23, 95% CI [0.08-0.66]), was significantly associated with knowledge of neonatal pain management. Health care professionals' knowledge and practice regarding neonatal pain management are insufficient. Multisectoral collaboration is essential to enhance their knowledge and skills and improve the availability of pain scale assessment tools and supportive materials.

Pain KAP Study - Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in Cancer Pain Management in North India

Pain KAP Study - Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in Cancer Pain Management in North India

An Evaluation of Pain Assessment Knowledge and Management among Nurses in Selected Hospitals in Benin-City Edo State, Nigeria.

Pain a significant global health concern that affect all races, genders, ages, geographical locations, and socioeconomic classes. Previous studies have reported poor knowledge of pain assessment among nurses. Assessment of pain is the first and most important step in pain management. Inadequately managed pain has many consequences for the patient, family, health professionals, and society. This study aims to assess the knowledge of pain assessment and management among nurses in selected hospitals in Benin-city Edo State, Nigeria. This study was carried out among 140 nurses in two selected mission hospitals in Benin City. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used and convenience sampling technique was used to select study participants until the sample size was gotten. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from the participants after undergoing pretesting for clarity in another secondary health facility. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 and statistical significance was set at p &lt; 0.05 at 95% confidence interval. Ethical clearance was obtained from the Research Ethics Committee of Benson Idahosa University. Result shows that, Majority of the respondents in both hospitals had good knowledge of pain assessment with training and journals as the major source of information. While some got theirs from friends. The most common non pharmacologic intervention for pain used in both hospital is relaxation techniques while other techniques are not commonly used. Prescription pain medication is the common pharmacologic intervention in both hospitals. In conclusion proper pain management can lead to quick recovery and reduced complications and shorter hospital stay, foster nurse-patient communication effectively.

Reliability and validity of revised instrument on pain management and its relationship between knowledge and attitudes among nurses in Vietnam

Objective: This study aimed (1) to evaluate the internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the Vietnamese version of the Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain –revised questionnaire; and (2) to assess the relationship between the knowledge, attitudes and demographic factors in nurses.&#x0D; Materials and methods: A cross-sectional survey and a correlation research design was used to evaluate test-retest reliability. 154 participants were tested twice with a 2-week interval. Multivariate analysis was performed by using multiple linear regressions to test the relationship between demographic data with nurse’ knowledge and attitude of pain management.&#x0D; Results and Discussion: Reliability was confirmed by internal consistency (Cronbach α = 0.88) and test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient, 0.88). The results of multiple regression indicated that age, nurses had level 5, and nurses from internal medicine, ICU, emergency, obstetric, oncology department, those with previous education in pain management, and routinely assess pain for patients were predicted to KASRP score, accounting for 11.6%.&#x0D; Conclusion: The Vietnamese Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain- Revised questionnaire had satisfactory content validity and reliability for assessing pain management in nurses in Vietnam. Some demographic factors were predicted 11.6% of KASRP in Nurses. Further research need focus on those factors independently significant predicted to KASRP to improve nurse’s knowledge and attitude.&#x0D; Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 23 No. 01 January’24 Page : 160-170

Survey and Analysis of the Current Status of Pain Management Knowledge and Attitudes among Practicing Nursing Students

Survey and Analysis of the Current Status of Pain Management Knowledge and Attitudes among Practicing Nursing Students