Postoperative pain management: the challenges of the patient with Crohn's disease.
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the digestive tract that tends to plague its victims with uncontrolled pain, despite numerous pharmacologic interventions. Approximately 70% of affected individuals require surgery during their disease trajectory, and management of both their chronic and acute pain can be a challenge for nurses. The many factors that contribute to these pain management challenges are described, and recommendations for nursing interventions are offered.
Faculty of Nursing, University of Manitoba, Canada.
Cynthia A
CA
Cameron
Jo-Ann V
JA
Sawatzky
D000208:Acute Disease; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010147:Pain Measurement / Q000451:nursing; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012944:Social Support