Abstract

MONTEALEGRE GOMEZ, Doris Cecilia. CHALLENGES FOR NURSING CARE OF PEOPLE WITH PAIN: A FORM OF HUMANIZATION. Rev Cuid [online]. 2014, vol.5, n.1, pp.679-688. ISSN 2216-0973.

Introduction: Disease and pain have accompanied man through its evolution. It is not possible erase his memory and isolates the social and historical context. Nursing accompanies its evolutionary process. Advances in management, involving nurses in the care of patients suffering pain. The aim of this study is: Visualizing the pain of people and generate a reflection to understand the pain and suffering. Formulate challenges that motivate nurses to continually educate themselves on this issue. Materials and Methods: Reflection article based on an extensive analysis of the literature on pain -related publications. Review the history and evolution of the concept of pain through time. Reflection and formulation challenges for nursing based on clinical experience of care for patients with pain. Results: To review the history of the evolution of the concept of pain helps to understand the presence of this in human daily life. Imposes challenges that result in nursing actions to address it, and continually motivates study to alleviate it. Discussion: The academic curriculum of the training institutions for nurses and nursing assistant should strengthen: the humanization of the care offered. Nursing care currently lacks sensitivity and humanity. Conclusions: It is not possible avoid the pain, but can be alleviated. Nursing, professional and technological level has challenges of continuous improvement and best practice in the care of these patients. In this new century, the challenges are: the humanization of care and training and formation in pain

Keywords : Chronic Pain; Nursing Care; Nursing Staff; Pain Management; (Source: DeCS BIREME).

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