Evaluating the implementation of pain management templates in adult intensive care units: A systematic review

  • Ladan Sedighie 1- PhD Student, Department of Nursing, Student Research Committee, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  • Fariba Bolourchifard 2- Assistant Professor, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  • Maryam Rassouli 3- PhD, RN, Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Nadia Sanee 4- PhD Student in Medical Librarianship and Information Science, Student Research Committee, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35975/apic.v24i2.1266
Keywords: Pain, Pain management, Adult, Intensive Care Unit, Template

Abstract

Background & Aim: Pain is one of the common problems in intensive care units (ICUs), and is considered a major clinical challenge due to its high prevalence and unwanted effects on morbidity if left uncontrolled. This study was conducted with the aim to critically appraise pain management templates and their effect on clinical outcomes for patients admitted to adult ICUs.

Published
06-23-2020
How to Cite
Sedighie, L., Bolourchifard, F., Rassouli, M., & Sanee, N. (2020). Evaluating the implementation of pain management templates in adult intensive care units: A systematic review. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 24(2), 151-167. https://doi.org/10.35975/apic.v24i2.1266
Issue
Vol 24 No 2 (2020): April 2020
Section
ORIGINAL RESEARCH