Publication Date

1995

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Wilson, Carol J.

Degree Name

M.S. (Master of Science)

Legacy Department

Department of Nursing

LCSH

Nurses--In-service training; Pain in children

Abstract

The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the influence an inservice on pediatric pain management had upon registered nurses' and licensed practical nurses' administration of pharmacologic interventions used to alleviate pain in the pediatric client. Prior to the inservice, a chart audit of the pediatric patients was conducted using a convenience sample of all children who had undergone tonsillectomies during a two-week period of time in a hospital in central Illinois. Information regarding the children's age, gender, pain medication ordered, the pain medication received, and the total time of hospitalization was obtained. Using the same criteria, two weeks following the mandatory inservice for pediatric nurses, another chart audit collecting the same data was performed over a two-week period of time. Using analysis of variance, t value test, and Chi-square test, post-inservice data showed a lengthening in elapsed time before the first dose of analgesic was given to the post-tonsillectomy patient. A significant difference was noted with an increased length of time intervals between doses of analgesics given. The nurses' administration of analgesics did not increase after additional education on pediatric pain.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references (pages[58]-62).

Extent

vi, 108 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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