Barriers and facilitators to effective pain management in elderly Arab patients: a nursing perspective through a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective pain management in elderly patients is crucial for quality of life, yet cultural and institutional factors can significantly impact care delivery, particularly in Arab healthcare settings.

Aim

To explore the barriers and facilitators to effective pain management in elderly Arab patients from the perspective of nurses.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive study was conducted with 12 registered nurses from various departments at Tanta University Hospitals, Egypt. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and document analysis. Content analysis was used to identify themes and subthemes.

Results

Five main themes emerged: (1) Cultural Barriers to Pain Expression, including stoicism and religious beliefs; (2) Institutiona

SUBMITTER: Shaban M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11624591 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature