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Emergency department nurses: a study of attitude and knowledge in relation to pain management and control

Expiry Date
: 29/02/2028
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
Rating
: 4/4

This study had a look at Iranian nurses and their attitudes and knowledge with regards to pain management and pain control. As nursing staff have a very important role in care in the Emergency Department, this study determined whether additional training should be offered to nursing staff.

Keywords: Emergency Department, Knowledge, Attitude, Nurse

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

The aim of this article was to highlight the importance of a nurse's attitude and knowledge when it comes to pain management in an emergency setting.

Educational Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. The difference between attitude and knowledge (in relation to the topic)
  2. Whether age and experience may influence attitudes
  3. What can assist in improving attitude and knowledge (in relation to the topic)


Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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