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Non-Pharmacological Pain Management Practice and Associated Factors Among Nurses Working at Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals.

Dejen Tsegaye, Asrat Yazew, Mihretie Gedfew, Gizachew Yilak, Zemen Mengesha Yalew

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5 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Dejen TsegayeDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debremarkos, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3285-3855
Asrat YazewDepartment of Adult Health Nursing, Agew Gimjabet Primary Hospital, Amhara, Ethiopia.
Mihretie GedfewDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debremarkos, Ethiopia.
Gizachew YilakSchool of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Zemen Mengesha YalewDepartment of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6341-5172
Debre Markos University · ETAmhara Regional Health Bureau · ETWoldia University · ETWollo University · ET

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Non-pharmacological pain management practices are very important for the successful treatment of pain. It has an impact on the patient's quality of life and the family's financial situation owing to missed workdays, direct medical expenses, and incapacity from pain. Objective: Therefore, this study is intended to assess non-pharmacological pain management practice and associated factors among nurses working at comprehensive specialized hospitals in northwest, Ethiopia. Methods: Institution-based cross-sectional study design was employed from May 30 to June 30, 2022. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select 322 study participants. A binary logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with non-pharmacological pain management practice. Variables with a Results: A total of 322 nurses participated, with a response rate of 98.8%. It was found that 48.1% (95% CI: 42.65, 53.62) of nurses had good practice in non-pharmacological pain management. Pain assessment tool availability (AOR = 1.68 [95% CI: 1.02, 2.75]) ( Conclusion: According to this work, the prevalence of non-pharmacological pain management practices was found to be low. Good pain assessment practices, availability of pain assessment tools, favorable attitude, and age (26-35) years were significant factors of non-pharmacological pain management practice. Hospitals are better give training on non-pharmacological pain management methods for nurses as they are important to treat pain holistically, increase patient satisfaction, and are cost-effective.

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