title: Developing and implementing a self-learning packet on epidural analgesia.
abstract: Epidural analgesia offers a highly effective route of providing acute pain relief. As this mode of medication delivery is used more frequently in the acute care setting, nurses must acquire theoretical knowledge, apply monitoring parameters, and demonstrate technical competency. Implementing a self-learning packet to educate nursing staff caring for patients receiving epidural analgesia is an effective teaching medium and can help improve clinical performance.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: O'Brien
mesh_terms: D015360:Analgesia, Epidural / Q000451:nursing*; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011380:Programmed Instructions as Topic