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- C C Kee and C D Epps.
- College of Health and Human Sciences, Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA.
- West J Nurs Res. 2001 Mar 1; 23 (2): 195-210.
AbstractOsteoarthritis is a prevalent chronic illness in older people. Management of the ensuing pain is of critical importance in preventing disability and maintaining independence. This qualitative study explored the pain management techniques used by 10 RNs working in home health nursing. Four categories emerged from the interview data: knowing how to assess, knowing about pain treatments, trying but frustrated, and needing more knowledge. These categories were reduced into two constructs: Understanding Pain and Wanting to Provide Good Nursing Care. Clinical implications included supplementing pain management strategies by adding to the assessment base, expanding pain management techniques, and increasing knowledge about aging processes and pain control.
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