Normalizing suffering : A meta-synthesis of experiences of and perspectives on pain and pain management in nursing homes
Older people who live in nursing homes commonly suffer from pain. Therefore, relieving suffering among older people that stems from pain demands knowledge improvement through an integration of international knowledge. This study aimed to integrate current international findings and strengthen the un...
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ftmittuniv:oai:DiVA.org:miun-27367 2023-05-15T16:51:58+02:00 Normalizing suffering : A meta-synthesis of experiences of and perspectives on pain and pain management in nursing homes Vaismoradi, Mojtaba Skär, Lisa Söderberg, Siv Bondas, Terese 2016 application/pdf http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:miun:diva-27367 https://doi.org/10.3402/qhw.v11.31203 eng eng Mittuniversitetet, Avdelningen för omvårdnad Faculty of Professional Studies, Nord University, Bodø, Norway International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, 1748-2623, 2016, 11, http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:miun:diva-27367 doi:10.3402/qhw.v11.31203 PMID 27173102 ISI:000375927200001 Scopus 2-s2.0-84982740630 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess Meta-ethnography Meta-synthesis Nursing homes Older people Pain Pain management Suffering Nursing Omvårdnad Article in journal info:eu-repo/semantics/article text 2016 ftmittuniv https://doi.org/10.3402/qhw.v11.31203 2023-04-07T06:07:38Z Older people who live in nursing homes commonly suffer from pain. Therefore, relieving suffering among older people that stems from pain demands knowledge improvement through an integration of international knowledge. This study aimed to integrate current international findings and strengthen the understanding of older people's experiences of and perspectives on pain and pain management in nursing homes. A meta-synthesis study using Noblit and Hare's interpretative metaethnography approach was conducted. Empirical research papers from journals were collected from various databases. The search process and appraisal determined six articles for inclusion. Two studies were conducted in the US and one each in Iceland, Norway, the UK, and Australia. The older people's experiences of pain as well as perspectives on pain management from all involved (older people, their family members, and healthcare staff) were integrated into a theoretical model using three themes of "identity of pain," "recognition of pain," and "response to pain." The metaphor of "normalizing suffering" was devised to illustrate the meaning of pain experiences and pain management in nursing homes. Society's common attitude that pain is unavoidable and therefore acceptable in old age in society-among older people themselves as well as those who are responsible for reporting, acknowledging, and relieving pain-must change. The article emphasizes that pain as a primary source of suffering can be relieved, provided that older people are encouraged to report their pain. In addition, healthcare staff require sufficient training to take a person-centered approach towards assessment and management of pain that considers all elements of pain. Article in Journal/Newspaper Iceland Mid Sweden University: Publications (DiVA) Norway International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being 11 1 31203 |
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Older people who live in nursing homes commonly suffer from pain. Therefore, relieving suffering among older people that stems from pain demands knowledge improvement through an integration of international knowledge. This study aimed to integrate current international findings and strengthen the understanding of older people's experiences of and perspectives on pain and pain management in nursing homes. A meta-synthesis study using Noblit and Hare's interpretative metaethnography approach was conducted. Empirical research papers from journals were collected from various databases. The search process and appraisal determined six articles for inclusion. Two studies were conducted in the US and one each in Iceland, Norway, the UK, and Australia. The older people's experiences of pain as well as perspectives on pain management from all involved (older people, their family members, and healthcare staff) were integrated into a theoretical model using three themes of "identity of pain," "recognition of pain," and "response to pain." The metaphor of "normalizing suffering" was devised to illustrate the meaning of pain experiences and pain management in nursing homes. Society's common attitude that pain is unavoidable and therefore acceptable in old age in society-among older people themselves as well as those who are responsible for reporting, acknowledging, and relieving pain-must change. The article emphasizes that pain as a primary source of suffering can be relieved, provided that older people are encouraged to report their pain. In addition, healthcare staff require sufficient training to take a person-centered approach towards assessment and management of pain that considers all elements of pain. |
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