| 008 |
|
200423n^^^^^^^^xx^^^^^^o^^^^^|||^u^eng^d |
| 024 |
7 |
|a RB127.P38 2010_PaulaFrancisco |2 BU-Local |
| 245 |
10 |
|a Implementing a pain resource nurse program on a post-operative unit |h [electronic resource]. |
| 260 |
|
|a Miami, Fla. : |b Barry University, |c 2010. |
| 300 |
|
|a x, 105 leaves ; |c 28 cm |
| 490 |
|
|a Barry University Dissertations -- College of Nursing and Health Sciences. |
| 502 |
|
|a Thesis (DNP)--Barry University, 2010. |
| 504 |
|
|a Includes bibliographical references (leaves 79-86). |
| 506 |
|
|a Copyright Francisco Paula. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder. |
| 520 |
3 |
|a Background: While exact numbers are not known, the prevailing belief is that a significant number of patients in pain are under-medicated and inappropriately managed. Current literature substantiates that nurses’ knowledge and attitudes reflect a deficit in the management of post-operative pain. The Pain Resource Nurse program developed by Ferrell and Grant at the City of Hope was designed to prepare oncology staff nurses to improve pain management in cancer patients. Purpose: To evaluate the implementation of a Pain Resource Nurse (PRN) program on a post-operative unit using relevant modules from the nationally recognized Pain Resource Nurse Program Curriculum and Planning Guide. Theoretical Framework. Knowles Theory of Androgogy. Methods. Volunteers recruited from a 40-bed post-operative unit attended a 16-hour advanced pain management course and participated in 2-hour follow-up visits. The Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain by Ferrell & Grant was used to evaluate the nurse’s knowledge pre and post implementation. Qualitative data was collected during the individual follow-up sessions. Results: Pretest mean score (61.28) increased by 49% (91.40) at the conclusion of the implementation process. Participants perceived improvement planning, implementing, and evaluating pain management strategies including education, quality improvement, and consultation. Conclusion: the program evaluation suggests that the pain resource nurse program may be successfully implemented in a post-operative unit. Further research is required to examine the long-term effects of the program on the knowledge level of nurses participating in PRN programs on post-operative units. |
| 533 |
|
|a Electronic reproduction. |c Barry University, |d 2020. |f (Barry University Digital Collections) |n Mode of access: World Wide Web. |n System requirements: Internet connectivity; Web browser software. |
| 650 |
0 |
|a Pain |x Treatment |x Decision making. |
| 650 |
0 |
|a Nursing |x Decision making. |
| 830 |
0 |
|a Barry University Digital Collections. |
| 830 |
0 |
|a Theses and Dissertations. |
| 852 |
|
|a BUDC |c Theses and Dissertations |
| 856 |
40 |
|u http://sobekcmsrv.barrynet.barry.edu/AA00001582/00001 |y Click here for full text |
| 992 |
04 |
|a https:/budc.barry.edu/content/AA/00/00/15/82/00001/RB127_P38 2010_PaulaFranciscothm.jpg |
| 997 |
|
|a Theses and Dissertations |
