The Similarities and Differences of Nurse-Postoperative Patient Dyads ’ Attitudes, Social Norms, and Behaviors Regarding Pain and Pain Management

Pain is an expected symptom in surgical patients, despite advances in pharmacology, surgical procedures, and perioperative care. The aim of this study was to examine the similarities and differences between nurse-postoperative patient dyads of the same or differing cultures/ethnicities with regard to perceptions, social norms, and behaviors related to pain and pain management.
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Research Source Type: research