| Title |
Sims, Amanda_DNP_2022 |
| Alternative Title |
Sustainable Use of Nonpharmacological Pain Techniques in Pediatric Oncology |
| Creator |
Sims, Amanda |
| Collection Name |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) |
| Description |
This DNP project aims to improve nurses' knowledge of nonpharmacological pain techniques and increase utilization. |
| Abstract |
Nonpharmacological pain techniques effectively relieve pain in the pediatric oncology population. Despite multiple systematic reviews and studies supporting their usage, these techniques are underutilized, contributing to the overprescription of narcotics and unrelieved pain in this population (Kwekkeboom et al., 2012; Radossi et al., 2018; Thrane, 2013). Improving pediatric oncology nurses' knowledge of available techniques may increase nonpharmacological pain method exposure and usage. Purpose: This DNP project aims to improve nurses' knowledge of nonpharmacological pain techniques and increase utilization. Methodology: Nurses working in the pediatric oncology unit at Primary Children's Hospital were given a pre-survey to assess their knowledge regarding and use of nonpharmacological pain management interventions. The 54 registered nurses attended an educational in-service. They were provided with handouts regarding the efficacy of nonpharmacological pain management with a specific focus on guided imagery and hand/foot massage. Adjustments were made to nursing report sheets and patient teaching outlines to increase the visibility and usage of these nonpharmacological pain interventions. Nurses were asked to complete a post-survey to assess changes in knowledge and utilization. Results: Fifty-four nurses received the in-service and 26 completed the post-class evaluation survey. Seventy-three percent of the surveyed participants found the learning intervention to be beneficial. The post-class evaluation results (N=15) showed increased usage of thought-replacement and breathing techniques, essential oils, progressive muscle relaxation, massage therapy, and heat/cold therapy. Implications for Practice: Increasing access to evidence-based, effective pain relief methods may improve pediatric oncology patients' quality of life. Educating nurses about available techniques at their facilities increases their knowledge and utilization of these techniques with patients. |
| Subject |
Oncology; Pain--Treatment; Nursing--Study and teaching; Pediatric medicine |
| Keywords |
nonpharmacological pain techniques; nurse education; pain; pediatric oncology |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2022 |
| Medium |
Dissertation |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
2.6 MB; 60 page pdf |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University, Stewart Library Special Collections and University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records; Doctor of Nursing Practice. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6arspfa |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
12107 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6arspfa |
