Actual Condition, Knowledge and Attitude of Patient Controlled Analgesics(PCA) in Postoperative Patients / 기본간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
;
: 18-28, 2007.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-656530
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study was to identify knowledge, attitude, use and state of the Patient Controlled Analgesics (PCA) in postoperative patients.METHOD:
The research design was a descriptive research. From December 7, 2005 to January 6, 2006, 102 postoperative patients in a university hospital at Daegu were participated in the study.RESULTS:
Analgesics with PCA were mainly morphine complex 73.5% and Demerol complex 26.5%. Previous experience of using PCA was only 28.4%, and the main sources of information were other post-op patients and families(43.1%). The most common reason of choice was a recommendation from other post-op patients and families(46.1%). The most common side effects of PCA were nausea and vomiting(20.6%). About 57% of the patients were satisfied with PCA, and pain scores decreased with PCA. Mean score for knowledge about PCA was 2.55 out of a possible 6, and for attitude related to pain medication. 2.31 out of possible 5.CONCLUSION:
To increase the score on knowledge of PCA, a structured preoperative PCA education program should be developed by nursing staff.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pain, Postoperative
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Research Design
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Passive Cutaneous Anaphylaxis
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Education
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Analgesics
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Meperidine
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Morphine
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Nausea
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Nursing Staff
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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