Abstract

The increased demand for palliative care services has led to concerns regarding workforce knowledge specific to palliative pain management for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Educational preparedness of nurses along with best processes and practices are necessary to promote optimal care for patients requiring palliative pain management. Through analyzing Veterans Administration (VA) Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning (SAIL) data, a deficiency in short-stay self-reported palliative Veteran (patient) pain management at the Southwestern (SWVAMC) a level 1B, tertiary care referral center was identified. Best practices in the palliative care industry were identified, and a quality improvement plan in the form of a nurse driven palliative care pain education hands-on simulation was generated to promote excellence in care. Quality improvement for veteran short-stay palliative pain management at the SWVAMC was the end-goal.

Author Details

Christopher M. Rumsey, DNP, MBA, RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Palliative Care, Pain Management, Veterans

Advisor

Hilary Morgan

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Jacksonville University

Degree Year

2018

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Review Type

Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2019-02-21

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