Abstract
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: To develop a pamphlet for educating patients about patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). DATA SOURCES: Journal articles and pump manufacturers' materials. DATA SYNTHESIS: This pamphlet defines PCA and describes PCA pump operation, pain assessment, medication side effects, and safety considerations. A numerical pain-assessment tool also is included. CONCLUSIONS: This pamphlet has been helpful in assisting patients to use PCA pumps effectively. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Nurses can use this tool to educate patients requiring PCA therapy for pain management.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1801-1804 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Oncology nursing forum |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 10 |
State | Published - Nov 1997 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology(nursing)