Nurses' perception, knowledge, and use of neonatal pain assessment.

ABSTRACT: Preterm and sick newborn infants undergo several painful procedures during their hospital stay, potentially leading to short- and long-term negative consequences. Pain assessment should be performed regularly to provide optimal pain management. Nurses' knowledge of and attitude toward neonatal pain assessment affect how pain is assessed and managed in the clinical situation. The aim of this study was to explore Swedish nurses' perception, knowledge, and use of neonatal pain assessment. This descriptive, cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted across all Swedish neonatal units (n = 38). Respondents were chosen through convenience sampling by the head nurses at each unit. Ten nurses from each unit were asked to complete the survey, which contained both closed and open questions. A

SUBMITTER: Carlsen Misic M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8975217 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature