Pain Management Practices Among Nurses in Ethiopia
Author Information
Author(s): Munie Melesse Abiye, Taye Amsalu Baylie, Tilahun Befkad Derese, Alamaw Addis Wondmagegn, Abebe Gebremeskel Kibret, Tiruye Migbaru Endawoke, Abate Biruk Beletew
Primary Institution: Woldia University, Ethiopia
Hypothesis
What is the national pooled prevalence of pain management practice among nurses in Ethiopia?
Conclusion
Over half of Ethiopian nurses had poor pain management practices, with knowledge, attitude, training, and guidelines being significant factors.
Supporting Evidence
- Nurses trained in pain management were 3.21 times more likely to practice effectively.
- Nurses with good knowledge of pain management were 2.44 times more likely to demonstrate effective practices.
- Nurses with positive attitudes towards pain management were 2.84 times more likely to practice effectively.
- Nurses with access to pain management guidelines were 3.46 times more likely to demonstrate good practices.
Takeaway
This study shows that many nurses in Ethiopia are not managing pain well, and better training and guidelines could help them do a better job.
Methodology
Systematic review and meta-analysis of observational quantitative research articles.
Potential Biases
Potential recall bias and variability in measurement methods across studies.
Limitations
Only cross-sectional studies were included, which limits causal inference; reliance on self-reported data may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Nurses working in various regions of Ethiopia.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.000
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 38.52, 49.06
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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