Factors Influencing Nurses Attitudes Regarding Pain Management of Hospitalized Children

Abstract

BACKGROUND: One of the most common complaints in medical facilities is the presence of pain. The quality of life, sexual activity, and public relations can all be adversely affected, as can work performance and day-to-day activities. Patients may experience nausea, vomiting, and exhaustion, as well as feelings of helplessness and a lack of control.

Methodology: A descriptive correlational study by using quantitative approach is conducted throughout the period of (25th September 2020 to 20th June 2022). It conducted at pediatric wards in Babylon hospital province, a purposive non-Probability sample consists of 300 subject was collected through a self-administration report questionnaire from nurses who work in hospitals of the Babylon province. Descriptive statistics, regression analyses, ANOVA, and t-tests were used to analyze the data.

RESULTS: The results indicated that there are significant differences in nurse’s attitudes with regard education level (p=0.046), nurses who are bachelor’s degree were positive attitudes than the others degree, and the parents and children factors have been influenced nurse’s attitudes towards pain management of hospitalized children at p-value (≤ 0.05).

CONCLUSIONS: The present study concluded that overall nurses’ have neutral attitudes toward pain management, nurse’s attitudes affected by their level of education, and marital status