| Knowledge and Attitude toward Cancer Pain Management: Clinical Nurses Versus Doctors |
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Jun, Myung-Hee;Gong, Sung-Hwa;Lee, Seon-Hee;Kim, Yeon-Hee;Choi, Jin-Sun;Park, Kyeong-Soon; |
1Daejeon University
2Donguk University Hospital
3Eulji University Hospital
4Asan Medical Center
5Asan Medical Center
6Chungbuk National University Hospital |
| 간호사와 의사의 암성 통증관리에 대한 지식과 태도 |
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전명희, 공성화, 이선희, 김연희, 최진선, 박경순 |
1대전대학교 한의과대학 간호학과
2동국대학교 병원 간호과
3을지대학교 의과대학 부속병원
4서울아산병원
5서울아산병원
6충북대학교 병원 |
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| Abstract |
Purpose
This study is purposed to provide basic data needed in constructing the educational contents about cancer pain management for the health care professionals. Methods: This study surveyed the degree of knowledge in cancer pain management of clinical nurses and doctors. Subjects were clinical 143 nurses and 88 doctors in 3 cities. The tool used are 32-item scale for evaluation of health care professionals' knowledge modified by Kim(1997), which was originally developed by McCaffery and Ferrel(1995). Results: The level of the health care professionals' knowledge about and attitude toward pain management were insufficient. The level of the doctors' knowledge and attitude showed higher score than those of the nurses'. The knowledge of health professional who were not hesitated to administrate analgesia was showed more higher than who were hesitated to do. Conclusion: Nurses need more knowledge and effective attitude toward cancer pain management. Various and sufficient educational program about cancer pain management can be contribute to improve the nursing quality of cancer pain. |
| Key Words:
Cancer, Pain, Knowledge, Attitude, Health care providers |
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