Effect of pre-operative education on post-operative pain management among adult patients undergoing elective surgery: An integrative review
Author | Adam Albalushi, Sameera Liaqat |
Author | Khraim, Fadi |
Author | Al-Tawafsheh, Atef M.M. |
Author | Forgrave, Daniel |
Available date | 2024-01-25T10:29:05Z |
Publication Date | 2023-01-01 |
Publication Name | Journal of Perioperative Nursing |
Identifier | http://dx.doi.org/10.26550/2209-1092.1246 |
Citation | Albalushi, Sameera Liaqat Adam; Khraim, Fadi Dr.; Al-Tawafsheh, Atef M. M. Dr.; and Forgrave, Daniel (2023) "Effect of pre-operative education on post-operative pain management among adult patients undergoing elective surgery: An integrative review," Journal of Perioperative Nursing: Vol. 36 : Iss. 2 , Article 7. |
ISSN | 22091084 |
Abstract | Introduction: Adequate pain control for surgical patients is an important aspect of their post-operative care. To manage pain, health care professionals use pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies. A significant worldwide increase in the number of surgical procedures and their associated cost has led to a focus on non-pharmacological interventions, like education, to prevent post-operative complications. Education in the pre-operative phase aims to assist patients in overcoming their fears about upcoming surgery, promote pain management and enhance the recovery process. Objective: This integrative review aims to assess the effectiveness of pre-operative education on post-operative pain management among surgical patients. Method:Whittemore and Knafl’s framework guided this integrative review. Three databases were searched for peer-reviewed studies published in English between 2016 and 2022. Twenty-one primary sources reporting the influence of pre-operative education on post-operative pain were selected for review and critically appraised using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Data was extracted and thematically analysed, and the results were synthesised. Results: Two themes emerged from data comparison – ‘factors affecting preoperative pain education’ and ‘outcomes of pre-operative education’. Conclusion: The implementation of pre-operative education is effective in reducing post-operative pain. The results provide a landscape of the current pre-operative education practices, which indicates the need to develop a pain education program for nurses and patients. This education will allow for the implementation of interventions that improve surgical patients’ post-operative pain. |
Language | en |
Publisher | Australian College of Perioperative Nurses |
Subject | elective surgery pain management patient education post-operative Pre-operative |
Type | Article |
Pagination | 42-52 |
Issue Number | 2 |
Volume Number | 36 |
ESSN | 2209-1092 |
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