DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/AKSS-H819
Defense Date
1980
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Marya Olgas
Abstract
Pain is a universal experience. Caring for people in pain is a central aspect of nursing practice. Many studies have been done to determine the physical and psychosocial mechanisms of the pain sensation, in addition to methods of relief. Very little has been done, however, dealing specifically with the pain experienced by the burned patient.
People hospitalized with thermal injuries complain most often of the intensity and long duration of their pain experience. Due to the large number of persons sustaining thermal injuries every year, it is apparent that nurses must familiarize themselves with methods of evaluation and intervention to reduce or eliminate pain. More importantly, they must be aware of how they are perceiving the burned patient's pain at any given time, and whether this is congruent with the patient's perception of his or her pain.
Rights
© The Author
Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
10-17-2018
Comments
Scanned, with permission from the author, from the original print version, which resides in University Archives.