Evaluating Nurses Knowledge, Misconceptions, and Attitudes Towards Treating Patients with Chronic Pain : A Pilot Study
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Title
Evaluating Nurses Knowledge, Misconceptions, and Attitudes Towards Treating Patients with Chronic Pain : A Pilot Study
Subject
attitude, chronic-
pain, knowledge,
nurses
pain, knowledge,
nurses
Description
Introduction: Chronic pain is complex biopsychosocial phenomenon that
affects people worldwide, and nurses play a vital role in treatment. It is
essential for nurses to have adequate knowledge and demonstrate no bias
towards these patients. The Aim of the study is to determine nurses’
knowledge, attitudes, and misconceptions regarding any patients with
pain. Identify any potential biases.
Methods: Participants were invited via email to participate voluntary in
this study. Procedure consisted of participants completing KAS survey
which captures nurse knowledge and attitudes. A convenience sample was
chosen with participants located in Northern California. Data was collected
over a 3-month time span in Fall 2023. Data was analysed to determine
knowledge and attitudes regarding treating patients with chronic pain. IRB
protocol was followed.
Results: 55.5% of participants demonstrated “good knowledge and
attitudes”, while 44.0% participants had “acceptable knowledge and
attitudes”. There was no significant correlation between years’ experience
and test scores (p=0.133). There was a statistical difference between
genders in relation to dependent variable test score (p=0.007).
Conclusion: Participants demonstrated higher knowledge than previous
works. Data revealed participants did not hold any biases or
misconceptions about treating patients with chronic pain. This study
recommends continued and enhanced educational training regarding
treating patients with chronic pain. This is most relevant to nurses who
just beginning their careers.
affects people worldwide, and nurses play a vital role in treatment. It is
essential for nurses to have adequate knowledge and demonstrate no bias
towards these patients. The Aim of the study is to determine nurses’
knowledge, attitudes, and misconceptions regarding any patients with
pain. Identify any potential biases.
Methods: Participants were invited via email to participate voluntary in
this study. Procedure consisted of participants completing KAS survey
which captures nurse knowledge and attitudes. A convenience sample was
chosen with participants located in Northern California. Data was collected
over a 3-month time span in Fall 2023. Data was analysed to determine
knowledge and attitudes regarding treating patients with chronic pain. IRB
protocol was followed.
Results: 55.5% of participants demonstrated “good knowledge and
attitudes”, while 44.0% participants had “acceptable knowledge and
attitudes”. There was no significant correlation between years’ experience
and test scores (p=0.133). There was a statistical difference between
genders in relation to dependent variable test score (p=0.007).
Conclusion: Participants demonstrated higher knowledge than previous
works. Data revealed participants did not hold any biases or
misconceptions about treating patients with chronic pain. This study
recommends continued and enhanced educational training regarding
treating patients with chronic pain. This is most relevant to nurses who
just beginning their careers.
Creator
Richard Burton1* & Holly Judson1
Source
https://doi.org/10.37363/bnr.2024.52365
Date
19 April 2024
Contributor
peri irawan
Format
pdf
Language
english
Type
text
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Collection
Citation
Richard Burton1* & Holly Judson1, “Evaluating Nurses Knowledge, Misconceptions, and Attitudes Towards Treating Patients with Chronic Pain : A Pilot Study,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed April 13, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11737.