Examining Knowledge of Pain Management

Authors

Sunita D. S. Dutt

Degree Name

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Document Type

Major Paper

School

School of Nursing

Department

Nursing

Date of Original Version

7-22-2020

Abstract

Pain places a significant burden on the society and individuals through health care costs, loss of productivity, and loss of income. A widening gap exists between increasing knowledge about pain and the application of this knowledge to treat pain. The Joint Commission (TJC) provides guidelines for nursing care of patients with pain. The purpose of this paper explore the application to practice of TJC guidelines for nursing care of the patients with pain.

Recommended Citation

Dutt, Sunita D. S., "Examining Knowledge of Pain Management" (2020). Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview. 349.
https://digitalcommons.ric.edu/etd/349

DOI

https://doi.org/10.28971/532020DS48

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