title: Evaluation of "The Many Faces of Pain": a chronic cancer pain management education program.
abstract: A descriptive, correlational design was used to evaluate the effectiveness of a chronic cancer pain management education program. The Nurses' Knowledge and Attitude Survey Regarding Pain (NKAS) was used to evaluate the program. A convenience sample of 27 registered nurses was recruited to participate in the study. Analysis of the data revealed a significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores on the NKAS. There were no significant correlations observed between any study variables. The small convenience sample prevents the ability to generalize the findings. It is concluded that the education program was effective in improving knowledge and attitudes related to chronic cancer pain management. Implications for nursing practice, research, education, and administration are suggested.
authors.affiliation: Western Regional School of Nursing, Western Regional Integrated Health Authority, P.O. Box 2005, Corner Brook, NL A2H 6J7. jwells@swgc.mun.ca
authors.forename: Judith
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wells
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Turner
authors.forename: Eileen
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Coombs
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002170:Canada; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003479:Curriculum; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing*; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D010865:Pilot Projects