A Systematic Compilation of the Satisfaction Levels of Patients with Nursing Interventions Regarding Post-Operative Pain Management

Abstract

Purpose: In this systematic compilation study, it was aimed to investigate the satisfaction levels of patients with nursing interventions regarding post-operative pain management. Methods: Published studies on the subject between 1999-2019 were searched over the databases of Science Direct, Turkish Medline, PubMed, Ovid, ProQuest, Google Scholar and Ulakbim Turkish Database, and 9 studies which met the inclusion criteria were chosen within the scope of the compilation. The methodological quality of the papers included in the compilation was examined through the Turkish version of Joanna Briggs Institute MAStARi Critical Appraisal Tool. Findings: The sample groups of the studies included in the compilation study consisted of patients in the post-operative period. In the studies, it was determined that the level of pain experienced in the post-operative period and satisfaction levels of the patients were high. It was also identified that in all studies, pharmacological methods were commonly used in the post-operative pain management, and that non-pharmacological practices were not used sufficiently by nurses in pain management. Conclusion: As a result of this systematic compilation, it was concluded that patient satisfaction with nursing interventions in terms of post-operative pain management has been high for the last 20 years, and scientific evidence was obtained which shows that non-pharmacological nursing interventions suggested in pain management have been insufficient.