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Global perceptions of pain management

Abstract

Nursing pain management is closely related to decision making-process, which includes continuous estimate, intervention, monitoring the effect of treatment, identifying the need for changes and alternative treatment. It is generally assumed that education and practical experience increases accuracy in decision-making. Benner presented an extensive theory that suggests five levels of proficiency that nurses pass in acquisition and development of skills from novice to expert. However, this theory does not examine strategies of decision making during these stages. The purpose of the study: (1) to identify the cognitive processes used by nurses when making pain management decisions and the factors which have an influence on these processes. (2) to examine the difference between novice, intermediate and expert nurses, in their decision making about pain management.

Author Details

Igal Zlatkin, MA, BA, RN; Yulia Gendler

Sigma Membership

Phi Gamma (Virtual)

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Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Clinical, Academic, Nursing Experiences

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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Clinical decision-making regarding the management of pain: Differences between novice, intermediate, and expert nurses

Dublin, Ireland

Nursing pain management is closely related to decision making-process, which includes continuous estimate, intervention, monitoring the effect of treatment, identifying the need for changes and alternative treatment. It is generally assumed that education and practical experience increases accuracy in decision-making. Benner presented an extensive theory that suggests five levels of proficiency that nurses pass in acquisition and development of skills from novice to expert. However, this theory does not examine strategies of decision making during these stages. The purpose of the study: (1) to identify the cognitive processes used by nurses when making pain management decisions and the factors which have an influence on these processes. (2) to examine the difference between novice, intermediate and expert nurses, in their decision making about pain management.