Arcega, Romar Rico H.

BSN- III

"Enhancing Nurses’ Pain Assessment to Improve Patient Satisfaction"

Patient satisfaction with pain management has increasing importance patients

in their decision-making regarding the best practices in accomplishing
favorable outcomes and to improve the quality of care through pain
assessment and management. Provide staff nurse education, regarding
enhanced pain assessment. Three major areas of assessment were
addressed including current best practices in postoperative pain management
in the total joint population, considerations in pain assessment in the older
adult patient, and specific strategies that enhance patient satisfaction. The
module introduced eight steps identified from the literature to ensure
enhanced pain assessment. In addition, laminated posters were placed on
portable computer modules used for charting and medication administration
as reminders. Each nurse also received a pocket-sized laminated card with
the 8 steps to assist them in implementing changes to the pain assessment
protocol.

The study addresses the question about the experiences and expectations of
adult patients regarding nursing care. It is argued that patient satisfaction
provides a meaningful focus for improving the quality of care, planning, and
evaluation of health care services.