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Table 1 Content included in pain management course

From: The impact of a 12-hour educational program on nurses’ knowledge and attitudes regarding pain management: a quasi-experimental study

Course Content

Methodology

Hours

Session 1

•Pain Definition

•Pain Physiology

•Types of Pain

•Lecture

•Group iscussion

•2 hours

Session 2

•Pain Assessment and Reassessment Tools

•Pain Management (non-pharmacological and pharmacological, barriers to effective pain management, and patient-controlled analgesia)

•Group discussion

•Hands-on activity

•Demonstration and re-demonstration (B. Braun automated infusion pumps)

•4 hours

Session 3

•Respiratory and Cardiac complications

•Reversal Agents

•Lecture

•Case study

•Adult Airway Management Trainer (Airway Larry)

•4 hours

Session 4

•Patient Monitoring and Documentation

•Speaking Up for Patients’ Rights

•Patient/Family Education

•Lecture

•Group discussion

•Case study

•2 hours