Knowledge and attitudes regarding cancer pain management among oncology nurses in China |
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Authors: | Dan Li Le Gao Li-Yuan Ren Xi Zeng Er-Pin Cui Li-Jin Zhang Qiong Wu |
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Abstract: | ObjectiveThere are limited studies examining knowledge and attitudes among Chinese oncology nurses regarding cancer pain management.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional survey among oncology nurses from 26 hospitals in China. The nurses completed the Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain (KASRP) questionnaire. Multivariate models were used to identify factors associated with nurses’ KASRP score.ResultsA total of 982 nurses completed the KASRP (mean score = 21.56 ± 4.00), and 8 (0.81%) nurses had a passing score. The results of multivariate regression indicated that clinical rank and experience in cancer pain management were associated with good knowledge and attitudes regarding cancer pain management.ConclusionThe Chinese nurses in our study did not have adequate knowledge of or positive attitudes related to cancer pain management. Clinical rank and experience caring for patients with cancer could be used to help identify nurses with inadequate knowledge and attitudes regarding treating cancer pain. |
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Keywords: | Pain management patients with cancer knowledge attitudes oncology nurses cross-sectional study |
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