Pain Management Algorithms for Implementing Best Practices in Nursing Homes: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To enhance pain practices in nursing homes (NHs) using pain assessment and management algorithms and intense diffusion strategies.

Design

A cluster, randomized controlled trial. The intervention consisted of intensive training and support for the use of recommended pain assessment and management practices using algorithms (ALGs). Control facilities received pain education (EDU) only.

Setting

Twenty-seven NHs in the greater Puget Sound area participated. Facilities were diverse in terms of size, quality, and ownership.

Participants

Data were collected from 485 NH residents; 259 for the intervention and 226 for the control group.

Measurements

Resident outcomes were nursing assistant (proxy) report and self-reported resident pain intensity. Proces

SUBMITTER: Ersek M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4988793 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature