Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing (기본간호학회지)

Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing (기본간호학회)
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Development of a Decision Support Computer Program for Pain Management in Institutionalized Patients with Dementia

노인요양시설에서의 치매환자 통증관리를 위한 컴퓨터 의사결정지원시스템 개발

  • Chang, Sung-Ok (College of Nursing, Korea University) ;
  • Lim, Se-Hyun (Department of Nursing, FAR EAST University) ;
  • Lee, Su-Jung (National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency) ;
  • Kim, Mi-So (College of Nursing, Korea University)
  • Received : 2011.01.06
  • Accepted : 2011.02.19
  • Published : 2011.02.28
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a computer decision making support system that enables nurses to utilize the computer in selecting the best decision for pain management for patients with dementia institutionalized in nursing homes. Methods: To formulate the protocol for the management of patients' pain, the researcher analyzed content of interviews with 30 nurses in three nursing homes and an expert group. A decision support computer program was formalized based on existing protocols. To evaluate the effectiveness and applicability of the system, analysis of data on patient pain management and nurse satisfaction with the system were done after the formalized decision support computer program was complete. Results: The decision support computer program for pain management for institutionalized patients with dementia was finalized after adjustments following the evaluation. Nurse satisfaction with the program was moderate. It also provided opportunity to reassess thinking about pain and pain management. Conclusions: The results indicate that this program provides nurses with useful knowledge for pain management in institutionalized patients with dementia and aids in decision making in nursing practice in nursing home.

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