Perception of barriers to postoperative pain management in elderly patients in Polish hospitals - a multicentre study

摘要: Aim The purpose of the paper was to compare prevalence barriers optimum postoperative pain management in elderly patients, observed by nurses a clinical, provincial and municipal hospital Poland. Background It is currently estimated that lack adequate affects 80% global population phenomenon poses serious problem more than 150 countries. Methods A questionnaire-based study 1602 working at hospitals. Results In clinical hospitals often related poorly organised systems care obstacles discussing within team. In uninform measurement evident. Conclusions Despite availability effective treatments difficulties continue with communication, limited access guidelines. Implications for nursing management Although there are possibilities relief after surgery, they still used insufficiently. Postoperative Poland needs considerable improvement. This can contribute improvement quality supporting developing practical guidelines or algorithms nurses, facilitating implementation new practices.