ARE FEDERAL GUIDELINES HELPING TO IMPROVE PAIN ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS, AND MANAGEMENT IN NURSING HOMES
2024
Improving Pain Management in Nursing Homes
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Author Information
Author(s): Levy Sorah
Primary Institution: University of Maryland School of Nursing
Hypothesis
Are federal guidelines effective in improving pain assessment, diagnosis, and management in nursing homes?
Conclusion
The study highlights a mismatch between federal guidelines and actual pain management practices in nursing homes.
Supporting Evidence
- The Pain Management CPG can help guide communities to improve pain management practices.
- Many pain-related issues are not adequately addressed by current federal guidelines.
Takeaway
Nursing homes need to do a better job at understanding and managing pain for their residents, and the current rules aren't helping much.
Methodology
The study involved pilot work implementing the Pain Management Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) to improve personalized pain care plans.
Limitations
The care plans related to pain were found to be generic and not personalized.
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