Are nurses utilizing the non-pharmacological pain management techniques in surgical wards?

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258668
• Publication Date: 2021-10-21T18:08:56Z
• Authors: Magda Mohamed Moh...; Leena Mohammad Ab...; Wessam Fathy Moha...
• Keywords: Adult; Male; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Attitude of Health Personnel; Science; Aftercare; Nursing Staff, Hospital; Young Adult; 03 medical and health sciences; Surveys and Questionnaires; Humans; Pain Management; Physical Therapy Modalities; Pain, Postoperative; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Q; R; Middle Aged; Patient Discharge; 3. Good health; Cross-Sectional Studies; Medicine; Egypt; Female; Clinical Competence; 0305 other medical science; Research Article

The non-pharmacological pain management therapies have a valuable effect in managing moderate to mild intensity, especially if demonstrated the pre-operative phase. study aimed explore nurses' practice toward using techniques surgical wards. In cross-sectional research design, convenient sample of 47 nurses wards Egyptian hospital (Third Level) participated study. Data gathered modified Non-pharmacological Methods Questionnaire. Results indicated that nurse's perception regarding applying cognitive-behavioral methods as distraction and Positive reinforcement were more common (68.1%,53.2%), whereas most them used emotional support (93.6%) preferred demonstrate physical methods. Meanwhile, addressed barriers apply nonpharmacological lack time, patient unwillingness, patients' health beliefs. Nevertheless, reported is less expensive has fewer side effects than medication can post-discharge. Nurses play key role effective different Thus, should be encouraged with patients undergoing procedures.