Impact Of Educational On The Knowledge About Pain Management Among Critical Care Nurses In Makah Al-Mokarramah At Saudi Arabia 2022

Abstract

Background

Pain assessment and management are imperative parts of nursing care and considered as one of the most fundamental patient rights. The role of pain management education is well established in improving knowledge and attitude among nurses. The expectation of undergoing general anesthesia triggers fear in many individuals, and such anxiety can even exceed anxiety about surgery. The only opportunity patients usually have to express their concerns and ask questions is during a preoperative visit to their anesthesiologist. Therefore, a good anesthesiologist‑patient relationship is important to reduce patients’ anxiety. Achieving this end requires information on patients’ attitudes and concerns regarding anesthesia. Approximately five million patients on yearly basis are being admitted to the critical care unit around the world. Around (77%) of these patients suffer from pain during their stay in critical care units. Undertreated pain aggravates anxiety, sleep deprivation, agitation, delirium, and depression that often lead to a chronic condition. There are various barriers toward recognition and proper management of pain such as sedation. Aim of the study: To evaluate the impact of pain management educational on the knowledge o[1]f intensive care unit (ICU) staff nurses toward pain assessment and management in Makah Al-Mokarramah in Saudi Arabia 2022. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between January 2022 and April 2022, utilizing a self-reporting questionnaire tool to obtain information about nurses' knowledge, data were collected using the Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain tool that measures knowledge with 22 question items question survey administered to 406 adult Saudi citizens of both genders residing in Makah Al-Mokarramah city. Results: show the Four hundred and six participants completed the survey. Table 1 presents the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants. Around 35% were aged between 50 and 59 years, with females being dominant (82.8%). Nearly three-quarters (74.6%) had bachelor’s degrees . The proportion of participants with chronic diseases was 23.2%. Perceived health status was very good among 38.7%. In addition, 20.9% underwent three or more surgeries. Conclusion: The baseline score of pain assessment and management knowledge and attitude of ICU nurses has been identified in a previous research, and the result showed immense lack of knowledge and poor attitudes among ICU nurses toward pain assessment and management when dealing with ICU patients.