An Evaluation of Pain Assessment Knowledge and Management among Nurses in Selected Hospitals in Benin-City Edo State, Nigeria

Ejovi Akpojaro, Miracle Oghenerukevwe Ejiroghene, Lucy Omonon Chukwuka, Tessy Omoye Eigbe, Ufuoma Roseline Agogo and Abieyuwa Eweka
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Ejovi Akpojaro: Edo State College Of Nursing Sciences Department Of General Studies
Miracle Oghenerukevwe Ejiroghene: Benson Idahosa University
Lucy Omonon Chukwuka: Anchor University Lagos
Tessy Omoye Eigbe: Edo State College of Nursing Science department of general studies
Ufuoma Roseline Agogo: Edo State College of Nursing Science
Abieyuwa Eweka: College of Nursing Sciences UBTH Benin City

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2024, vol. 11, issue 9, 299-306

Abstract: Pain a significant global health concern that affect all races, genders, ages, geographical locations, and socioeconomic classes. Previous studies have reported poor knowledge of pain assessment among nurses. Assessment of pain is the first and most important step in pain management. Inadequately managed pain has many consequences for the patient, family, health professionals, and society. This study aims to assess the knowledge of pain assessment and management among nurses in selected hospitals in Benin-city Edo State, Nigeria. This study was carried out among 140 nurses in two selected mission hospitals in Benin City. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used and convenience sampling technique was used to select study participants until the sample size was gotten. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from the participants after undergoing pretesting for clarity in another secondary health facility. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 and statistical significance was set at p

Date: 2024
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