Emergency Nurses' Perceptions and Experiences in Managing Acute Pain in Critically Ill Adult Patients: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of this study was to examine the perceptions and experiences of emergency nurses managing acute pain in critically ill patients.

Design

Qualitative descriptive study.

Method

Non-participant observations (n = 46, 157 h across 10 shifts) and semi-structured interviews (n = 30) were conducted at two Australian metropolitan emergency departments from November to December 2020. Transcribed data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

Results

The qualitative analysis yielded three main themes and eight subthemes: (i) being in the resuscitation area in which participants detail learning to work in the resuscitation area; influences in managing critically ill patients and confidence in acute pain management; (ii) prioritising pain management identi

SUBMITTER: Varndell W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12721928 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature