Pain Relief Journal of Nursing

Compassion in Care: Rethinking Pain Management for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder

Compassion in Care: Rethinking Pain Management for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder

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Op-Ed discussing post-operative pain management options for patients with Opioid Use Disorder. Every patient deserves adequate pain control, no matter their personal or medical history. Ensuring adequate pain control for all patients is a fundamental aspect of compassionate, effective healthcare, but it is especially crucial for patients with OUD. A carefully designed, multimodal protocol that reduces opioid use but still provides relief allows patients with OUD to recover safely and with dignity. This, in turn, lowers their risk of dependency complications while supporting both their physical and psychological healing.

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Quality Improvement in Pain Management

Quality Improvement in Pain Management

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Discusses quality improvement approaches in pain management in the midst of the national opioid epidemic.

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Maximizing Pain Relief in Pediatric Patients 

Maximizing Pain Relief in Pediatric Patients 

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Pain management is a complex issue that has become increasingly significant in the nursing profession; so much so that the assessment of pain has become known as the fifth vital sign. This issue becomes even more crucial when attempting to manage pain in pediatric patients.

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