Organisational challenges of pain management in neonatal intensive care unit: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Despite credible evidence, optimal neonates' pain management in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a challenging issue. In this regard, the organisational context is an essential factor. The existing challenges vary depending on the context, and investigating them can help to improve the quality of care. The study aimed to explore organisational challenges to neonates' pain management in the NICU.

Methods

This qualitative study included 31 nurses and physicians in the NICU of Children's Hospital, Tabriz, Iran. Data collection was done through individual and focus group interviews. For data analysis, we used conventional content analysis.

Results

The identified challenges included organisational culture (poor interprofessional collaboration and low p

SUBMITTER: Neshat H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10481740 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature