Nurses’ Pain Assessment Practices for Cognitively Intact and Impaired Older Adults in Intensive Care Units

Rababa, Mohammad; Al-Sabbah, Shatha

doi:10.1159/000525477

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“…Our study found that most nurses who used pain assessment tools worked in private hospitals. Our findings were supported by the finding of a recent study [9] that private-hospital and recently graduated nurses are more skilled in pain assessment methods than senior nurses working in public hospitals.…”

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“…Pain is still undertreated among ICU patients, especially cognitively impaired patients [9]. Given that pain is a significant problem among critically ill adult patients, nurses play a crucial role in its management.…”

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“…Among ICUs patients, such as those who are cognitively impaired, intubated, or with dementia or communication deficits, the pain remains unrelieved and undertreated due to the inability to self-report. Nurses still feel it is somewhat unimportant to assess pain among cognitively dis-intact patients compared to those who are cognitively intact [9]. Self-reported and observational pain scales cannot be used interchangeably because of the fluctuations in critically ill patients' mental status [17].…”

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The Association between Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Using Pain Assessment Tools among Critically Ill Patients

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Background and Objectives: Pain is still undertreated among ICU patients, especially cognitively impaired patients. Nurses play a crucial role in their management. However, previous studies found that nurses had insufficient knowledge about pain assessment and management. Some nurses’ socio-demographic characteristics, such as being female; age; years of experience; type of unit, either medical or surgical; education level; years of nursing experience; qualification; position; and hospital level, were found to be associated with their practices of pain assessment and management. This study aimed to examine the association between nurses’ socio-demographic characteristics and the use of pain assessment tools for critically ill patients. Materials and Methods: A convenience sample of 200 Jordanian nurses responded to the Pain Assessment and Management for the Critically Ill questionnaire to achieve the study’s aim. Results: The type of hospital, academic qualification, years of experience as a critical care nurse, and hospital affiliation were significantly associated with increased use of self-report pain assessment tools for verbal patients, while the type of hospital and hospital affiliation was significantly associated with an increased use of observational pain assessment tools for nonverbal patients. Conclusion: Examining the association between socio-demographic characteristics and the use of pain assessment tools for critically ill patients is essential for quality pain practice.

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“…It can hinder individuals' mobility and ability to perform daily activities [1,3]. Despite considering pain management a patient's fundamental right during their hospital stay, they still experience it [4,5]. Pain management is nurses' moral responsibility as they contact patients more than any other healthcare provider [6].…”

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Importance of pain assessment, documentation, and education among nurses caring for critically Ill patients: A cross-sectional study

Rababa,

Al-Sabbah,

Abu Zahra

2023

ELECTRON J GEN MED

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Objectives: The present study examines the importance of pain assessment, documentation, and education among nurses caring for critically ill patients. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on a convenience sample of 200 nurses working in acute care settings of hospitals in Irbid, Jordan. Data were gathered via self-administered questionnaires. Eight items of the pain aassessment and management for critically ill questionnaire were used in this study to measure the importance of pain assessment, documentation, and education for nurses caring for critically ill patients. Results: There was a significant positive correlation between the use of pain assessment tools for patients’ able self-report and the importance of assessment tools. The nurses rated pain assessment in intensive care units patients with burns as being the most extremely important. Regarding the importance of assessing the need for pre-emptive analgesia before specific procedures, the most often rated as extremely important to do was the invasive line placement procedure. Most participants used the guidelines of clinical practice recommendations of the American Society of Pain Management Nursing for the assessment and management of pain. Conclusions: Poor pain assessment, documentation, and education are significant problems demanding a constructive re-appraisal of the present pain practices. Improving pain assessment, documentation, and education via extensive educational programs and campaigns is essential for optimal pain practice.

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Variables associated with the relationship between obesity and mental health among university students in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: a systematic review

Joma,

Abuzerr,

Alsoudi

2024

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundVarious factors, including dietary habits, lifestyle choices, socio-economic status, cultural attitudes, academic stress, and access to mental health support services, influence the relationship between obesity and mental health among university students in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Understanding these complex interactions is crucial for developing effective interventions to promote both physical and mental well-being among students in the region. Therefore, this systematic review aims at understanding the variables associated with the relationship between obesity and mental health among university students in the (GCC) countries.MethodsThis systematic review protocol was registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) [CRD42024517806]. We conducted a systematic literature search using electronic databases including PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Google Scholar to identify relevant studies published up to 28-February-2024. A narrative synthesis approach was employed to summarize the findings of included studies. Data were synthesized according to predefined themes related to variables associated with the relationship between obesity and mental health among university students in GCC countries.ResultsThe prevalence of overweight and obesity among university students in GCC countries is alarmingly high, with a mean rate of 29.4%. Depression, anxiety, and body image dissatisfaction are significantly associated with obesity in this population. Poor sleep patterns are both a predictor and a consequence of obesity-related mental health issues. Socio-cultural factors play a crucial role in shaping students’ perceptions of body image and mental health.ConclusionThese findings highlight the importance of comprehensive approaches to address the intertwined nature of obesity and mental health in this population, necessitating targeted interventions and further research efforts.

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Nurses’ Pain Assessment Practices for Cognitively Intact and Impaired Older Adults in Intensive Care Units

Cited by 3 publications

References 36 publications

The Association between Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Using Pain Assessment Tools among Critically Ill Patients

The Association between Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Using Pain Assessment Tools among Critically Ill Patients

Importance of pain assessment, documentation, and education among nurses caring for critically Ill patients: A cross-sectional study

Variables associated with the relationship between obesity and mental health among university students in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: a systematic review

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