Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management Nurses
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Observational Study
Prevalence of Pain and Its Characteristics in Hospitalized Patients in an Indian Teaching Hospital.
Pain has a great impact on the physical and mental condition of hospitalized patients, reduces quality of life, and increases economic burden. ⋯ Pain prevalence and intensity in this Indian hospital were high and pain treatment was adequate in many cases. Timely assessment and appropriate management of pain in hospitalized patients is needed to prevent further pain and its complications in these patients.
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One of the most common problems in children that pain can not be managed adequately by the health workers. Knowledge level of nurses is an important factor in effective pain management. ⋯ The students were determined to have a moderate PPMK level and get the lowest scores, particularly from the pain control.