Improving the management of postoperative pain.

Layzell, M., 2005. Improving the management of postoperative pain. Nursing Times, 101 (26), pp. 34-36.

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Abstract

Despite developments in knowledge of pain control, many patients still experience unnecessary postoperative pain. This article reports on an audit of postoperative pain and its management in one trust. The results led to the development of a new system using standard prescriptions to empower nurses to manage patients' pain.

Item Type:Article
ISSN:0954-7762
Uncontrolled Keywords:Pain, Postoperative/Diagnosis; Pain, Postoperative/Drug therapy; Postoperative care/Nursing; Prescriptions, Drug; Pain Measurement/Nursing
Subjects:Technology > Medicine and Health
Group:School of Health and Social Care
ID Code:4256
Deposited By:Mr Adam Field
Deposited On:28 Sep 2007
Last Modified:07 Mar 2013 14:43
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