Journal of clinical nursing
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To provide information on the profile and practice of nurses in the UK who prescribe medication for pain. ⋯ The nursing contribution to pain treatment must be acknowledged within initiatives to improve pain management. Access to ongoing training is required to support nurse development in this area of practice to maximise benefits.
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To assess reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire. ⋯ This study provided evidence that the Turkish version of the Short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing pain. This scale can be used to assess nursing interventions aimed at decreasing pain and efficacy of the treatment.
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To examine whether the relationship between specialty and patient safety is mediated by safety culture. ⋯ Our study could not give support for the claim that safety culture is a key factor affecting patient safety.
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The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of chronic pain on the partner and family of a person with chronic pain. ⋯ Nurses can help reduce the negative impact of pain by including families in assessment, education, referral and treatment processes, and by offering support and education to partners/families.
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To examine the relationship between patient satisfaction and the incidence of severe and enduring pain through a health board wide hospital satisfaction questionnaire. ⋯ Acute postoperative pain is an ongoing issue for postsurgical patients. It is crucial to understand and recognise issues that can adversely contribute to increased pain severity.