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An Evaluation of Pain Assessment Knowledge and Management among Nurses in Selected Hospitals in Benin-City Edo State, Nigeria

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  • Ejovi AKPOJARO

    (Edo State College Of Nursing Sciences Department Of General Studies)

  • Miracle Oghenerukevwe EJIROGHENE

    (Benson Idahosa University)

  • Lucy Omonon CHUKWUKA

    (Anchor University Lagos)

  • Tessy Omoye EIGBE

    (Edo State College of Nursing Science department of general studies)

  • Ufuoma Roseline AGOGO

    (Edo State College of Nursing Science)

  • Abieyuwa EWEKA

    (College of Nursing Sciences UBTH Benin City)

Abstract

Pain a significant global health concern that affect all races, genders, ages, geographical locations, and socioeconomic classes. Previous studies have reported poor knowledge of pain assessment among nurses. Assessment of pain is the first and most important step in pain management. Inadequately managed pain has many consequences for the patient, family, health professionals, and society. This study aims to assess the knowledge of pain assessment and management among nurses in selected hospitals in Benin-city Edo State, Nigeria. This study was carried out among 140 nurses in two selected mission hospitals in Benin City. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used and convenience sampling technique was used to select study participants until the sample size was gotten. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from the participants after undergoing pretesting for clarity in another secondary health facility. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 and statistical significance was set at p

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  • Ejovi AKPOJARO & Miracle Oghenerukevwe EJIROGHENE & Lucy Omonon CHUKWUKA & Tessy Omoye EIGBE & Ufuoma Roseline AGOGO & Abieyuwa EWEKA, 2024. "An Evaluation of Pain Assessment Knowledge and Management among Nurses in Selected Hospitals in Benin-City Edo State, Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 11(9), pages 299-306, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:11:y:2024:i:9:p:299-306
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