Non-medicate Pain Management in a Nursing Home
Yritys, Krista (2023)
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023092626333
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023092626333
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Treating pain and maintaining quality of life are one of the most important things in a nursing home. Because of the memory disorder, it can often be difficult to recognize pain. The purpose of the study was to describe nurses' knowledge and experiences of non-medical pain management in a nursing home. The research has been carried out in cooperation with nursing home that is in South Ostrobothnia. A questionnaire made using Forms was sent to the nursing home in question, which the nurses could answer.
The thesis was done as a quantitative survey and the results of the survey were analysed using a statistical method. The survey was answered by 24 nurses working in the nursing homes in question. They were registered nurses, practical nurses or care assistants.
All those who responded to the survey examined the resident's pain condition based on facial expressions and different vocalizations. Based on the answers to the survey, posture therapy is perceived as the most effective pain treatment. However, 21% of the respondents often feel that drug-free pain treatment is not enough.
Based on the research, 75% of the respondents feel that they need additional training regarding pain management. Attention should be paid to the training of nurses in the future, and the use of drug-free pain management methods should also be strengthened and increased.
The thesis was done as a quantitative survey and the results of the survey were analysed using a statistical method. The survey was answered by 24 nurses working in the nursing homes in question. They were registered nurses, practical nurses or care assistants.
All those who responded to the survey examined the resident's pain condition based on facial expressions and different vocalizations. Based on the answers to the survey, posture therapy is perceived as the most effective pain treatment. However, 21% of the respondents often feel that drug-free pain treatment is not enough.
Based on the research, 75% of the respondents feel that they need additional training regarding pain management. Attention should be paid to the training of nurses in the future, and the use of drug-free pain management methods should also be strengthened and increased.