Yaseen, ., Mehany, M., Esmaeel, A., Tozer, S. (2024). Incidence and Outcomes of Pain among Critically Ill Patients. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12(45), 269-276. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.296440.1838
ِِAsmaa Ayoub Yaseen; Mogeda Mohamed Mehany; Ahmed Mohamed Ali Mahmoud Esmaeel; Safaa Mohamed Adam Tozer. "Incidence and Outcomes of Pain among Critically Ill Patients". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12, 45, 2024, 269-276. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.296440.1838
Yaseen, ., Mehany, M., Esmaeel, A., Tozer, S. (2024). 'Incidence and Outcomes of Pain among Critically Ill Patients', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12(45), pp. 269-276. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.296440.1838
Yaseen, ., Mehany, M., Esmaeel, A., Tozer, S. Incidence and Outcomes of Pain among Critically Ill Patients. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2024; 12(45): 269-276. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.296440.1838
Incidence and Outcomes of Pain among Critically Ill Patients
1Demonstrator at Critical care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Egypt.
2Professor of Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assuit University, Egypt.
3Lecturer of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Egypt
4Lecturer of Critical Care & Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: Pain is a prevalent complaint among critically ill patients, insufficient pain diagnosis and treatment can lead to slower healing and prolonged recovery. So, to achieve the optimal results, nurses must document assessments of pain accurately and completely. Study aim: Assesses incidence and outcomes of pain on critically ill patients. Research design: Cross sectional descriptive research design. Setting: The study was conducted at Sohag University Hospitals at (general, trauma, neuro, coronary and respiratory care units). Sample: A convenience sample of adult critically ill patients recently admitted to critical care units during the period from October 2023 to March 2024 Tools: Patient assessment tool, and patients' outcome tool. Results: The bulk of the studied individuals were males aged more than 50 years old, also, more than half of patients (58.4%) experienced pain, and longer intensive care units staying. Conclusion: The incidence of pain among patients is very high. Moreover; a significant relation was founded between pain and length of stay. Recommendations: Implementing a routine schedule for pain assessments in critical care units