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Abstract
Background: Nurses often have insufficient knowledge of subcutaneous catheter use for pain management. This quality improvement project evaluated implementation of an evidence-based subcutaneous catheter nursing policy with education to improve pain management for hospitalized patients.
Method: A convenience sample of nurses (N = 515) completed a posttest after online training on effective subcutaneous pain management. Patient pain ratings were assessed to evaluate whether they changed after nurses' training.
Results: Posttest scores showed the online learning module effectively contributed to nurses' knowledge of subcutaneous catheter pain management. A statistically significant reduction occurred in patient pain ratings (p < .001) postintervention. The number of patients experiencing moderate or severe pain decreased by 58%, for a significant reduction in pain.
Conclusion: An online learning module was successful in educating nurses on pain medication administration through an indwelling subcutaneous catheter. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2024;55(1):13-20.].
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The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing is a monthly peer-reviewed journal publishing original articles on continuing nursing education that are directed toward continuing education and staff development professionals, nurse administrators, and nurse educators in all health care settings, for over 50 years.
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