Knowledge and practice of non-pharmacological pain management among nurses working in accident and emergency units of University of Ilorin (UITH), Ilorin, Kwara state Department: Nursing Science By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 6680 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractNon-pharmacological methods have unique advantages to relieving pain that medications do not have such as giving the patients a more active role in managing their pain. There are many types of non-pharmacological methods that vary amongst heat/cold, distraction, massage and relaxation. Nurses must have a great knowledge of non-pharmacological methods to practice them effectively. In addition, nurses'' own attitudes greatly affect the way they treat a patient's pain. This study was aimed at assessing the knowledge and practice of non-pharmacological pain management among Nurses working in Accident and Emergency Units of UITH. A simple random sampling technique was used and the sample size was determined using Taro Yamane formula. Fifty (50) Nurses working in the Accident and Emergency Units of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin were the target population for the study. The research instrument used was a self-developed structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using tables such as frequency tables and inferential statistics with the use of chi-square. The results showed that Nurses’ level of knowledge on non-pharmacological pain management was high at 72.0% and also a higher proportion 54.0% had good practices of non-pharmacological pain management. Furthermore, the study revealed there was a significant relationship between Nurses’ knowledge of non-pharmacological pain management and practices among patients and also between Nurses’ knowledge on non-pharmacological pain management and practices among patients. The study recommended that nurses should reinforce their knowledge on non-pharmacological pain management by attending training and continuous medical education on non-pharmacological pain management. Keywords: Knowledge, Practice, Pain, Non-Pharmacological, Accident and Emergency Units Words: 244 ...Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State