Evaluation of Pain Management Practices in Tertiary Care Settings
Keywords:
Barriers and facilitators, Comprehensive evaluation, Pain management, Quality of lifeAbstract
Background: Pain management is a critical aspect of comprehensive healthcare in tertiary care settings. Despite advancements in pain management strategies and evidence-based guidelines, suboptimal pain control remained a significant challenge, leading to adverse patient outcomes and increased healthcare costs.
Objective: This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of pain management practices in tertiary care settings, utilizing a mixed-methods approach to identify gaps, barriers, and facilitators, and propose recommendations for improvement.
Methodology: The study employed a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. The quantitative component involved surveys and medical record reviews to assess adherence to guidelines, pain assessment practices, and treatment outcomes. The qualitative component included interviews and focus groups with healthcare professionals and patients to explore their experiences, perceptions, and challenges related to pain management.
Results: The study findings provided insights into the knowledge and attitudes of healthcare professionals, adherence to evidence-based guidelines, utilization of multimodal approaches, and patient perspectives on pain management. The results highlighted areas for improvement, such as addressing knowledge gaps, enhancing guideline adherence, and implementing targeted interventions to overcome barriers at both the healthcare professional and patient levels.
Conclusion: This comprehensive evaluation of pain management practices in tertiary care settings contributed to the growing body of knowledge on pain management and informed the development of evidence-based strategies to optimize pain control and patient care. By identifying gaps, barriers, and facilitators, and proposing targeted interventions, this research aimed to bridge the gap between evidence and practice, ultimately leading to improved pain management outcomes, reduced patient suffering, and enhanced quality of life for individuals who experienced pain in tertiary care facilities
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