Addressing Educational Needs in Managing Complex Pain in Cancer Populations: Evaluation of APAM: An Online Educational Intervention for Nurses.

Yvonne W LeungJiahui WongCathy KiteleyJerusha EllisMary Jane Esplen

Published in: The American journal of hospice & palliative care (2019)

A facilitator-led online educational intervention focusing on complex cancer pain management can significantly improve nurses' knowledge, confidence, and skills. Low baseline knowledge among nurses highlights the pressing need for health-care organizations to implement cancer pain management training as an integral part of health-care QI initiative.

Keyphrases

pain management
healthcare
papillary thyroid
chronic pain
randomized controlled trial
squamous cell
mental health
squamous cell carcinoma
quality improvement
spinal cord
young adults