Nurses' Knowledge of Pain Management for Patients with Combat-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries on Rehabilitation Units

作者：Jaimes Lorena M; Thompson Hilaire J^*; Landis Carol A; Warms Catherine A

来源：Rehabilitation Nursing, 2015, 40(2): 74-83.

DOI：10.1002/rnj.156

• Pain
• nurses
• head injury

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to survey nurses' knowledge of pain management for patients with combat-related traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
Design/Methods: A survey was used to collect data regarding nurses' knowledge of pain assessment and management for patients with combat-related TBI. Nurses were invited to participate in the study via email and provided with a link to the electronic survey.
Findings: Twenty-five surveys were returned (52% response rate). A total of 76% of nurse respondents perceived that TBI patients over report pain intensity. Only 40% of nurses were able to correctly identify the appropriate medication to treat migraine-type headache pain in TBI patients.
Conclusion: This study identified gaps in knowledge regarding pain management for patients with combat related TBIs. Clinical Relevance: Nurses need additional education regarding common pain syndromes, available treatments, and a better understanding of addiction in order to provide optimal care to these patients.

• 出版日期2015-4