The effect of a pain education program by nurses on patients with cancer pain
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1672-7088.2014.09.005
- VernacularTitle:护士对癌症患者实施疼痛教育项目的效果
- Author:
Xuejiao LI
;
Guiqi SONG
;
Conglan DING
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cancer pain;
Pain education;
Pain belief
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2014;30(9):13-16
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the pain education program on the pain intensity and beliefs of patients with cancer pain.Methods 119 patients with cancer pain were divided into the control group (61 cases) and the experimental group (58 cases) according to the patients’ room number.The control group was given general health education by the ward nurses,while the experimental group was given pain education program by research nurses.The pain intensity and beliefs of two groups were compared.Results After the implementation of pain education program,pain scores were significantly reduced in both groups,and the pain beliefs scores were significantly promoted compared with the control group.Conclusions Pain education program for cancer pain patients can improve effect of cancer pain management.
