AIM: The aim of this study was to identify barriers to optimal pain management in long-term care (LTC) from a nursing perspective. METHOD: A quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive design was used. RESULTS: Patient-related barriers were seen as interfering more often with optimal pain management than organisational-related or caregiver-related barriers. Difficulty assessing pain due to problems with cognition, older patients' inability to complete pain scales and communication difficulties as a result of sensory impairment were common barriers. CONCLUSION: A targeted approach to address the identified barriers would help improve pain management practices in LTC.
AIM: The aim of this study was to identify barriers to optimal pain management in long-term care (LTC) from a nursing perspective. METHOD: A quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive design was used. RESULTS:Patient-related barriers were seen as interfering more often with optimal pain management than organisational-related or caregiver-related barriers. Difficulty assessing pain due to problems with cognition, older patients' inability to complete pain scales and communication difficulties as a result of sensory impairment were common barriers. CONCLUSION: A targeted approach to address the identified barriers would help improve pain management practices in LTC.
Authors: Huyen Thi Thanh Vu; Hue Thi Mai; Huong Thi Thu Nguyen; Thu Thi Hoai Nguyen; Thanh Xuan Nguyen; Tam Ngoc Nguyen; Thang Pham; Lan Thi Mai Nguyen; Giang Thu Vu; Hai Quang Pham; Hai Thanh Phan; Bach Xuan Tran; Carl A Latkin; Cyrus S H Ho; Roger C M Ho; Anh Trung Nguyen Journal: Patient Prefer Adherence Date: 2020-10-06 Impact factor: 2.711
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