The Knowledge and Attitudes of Nursing Students about Pain Management

Authors : Nurten Tosun, Tuğba Yeşilyurt

Pages : 38-52

Doi:10.56061/fbujohs.1238378

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Publication Date : 2024-05-03

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This descriptive study was conducted to determine nursing students\' knowledge and attitudes regarding pain management. 129 nursing students who were enrolled in the second, third, and fourth grades at a foundation university in Istanbul made up the study\'s sample. Data were collected using the Student Information Form and the The Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain - Nurse (KASRP-N) and evaluated using percentage, mean, Kruskal-Wall, Mann-Whitney U test, and Thamne\'s T2 tests. The mean score of the students on the KASRP-N scale was 13.48±3.60 and the rate of correct responses to the scale questions was evaluated as poor with 34.5%. It was found that there was a significant difference between the KASRP-N total scale scores and the variables of the grade, receiving training on pain management in any course before, and the most common type of pain experienced (p<0.05). It was determined that the students did not have sufficient knowledge and a positive attitude about pain management. It may be recommended to include more structured and standardised pain management education with evidence-based information in the undergraduate nursing curriculum and to use different teaching methods.
Keywords : Ağrı, ağrı yönetimi, bilgi, hemşirelik öğrencileri, tutum