Improving Pain Assessment and Documentation
Training ＆ Education
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2023
Improve compliance and accuracy in pain assessment and documentation, ensuring timely interventions for patients with a pain. Pain score rulers and education enhanced compliance, improved pain management, and streamlined workflows.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Education Platform, Virtual Learning Platform, Physical Learning Platform
About this Content
Aims
Improve compliance and accuracy in pain assessment and documentation, ensuring timely interventions for patients with a pain score >4.
Background
Pain assessments were inconsistently documented, affecting interventions and patient pain management.
Methods
Created educational materials, distributed pain score rulers, implemented escalation protocols, and tracked compliance.
Results
Routine pain documentation compliance improved from 48% to 85%; post-intervention documentation compliance increased from 67% to 88%.
Conclusion
Pain score rulers and education enhanced compliance, improved pain management, and streamlined workflows.
Lessons Learnt
Visual aids and structured protocols improve staff receptiveness and patient outcomes.
Keywords
Pain Assessment, Documentation, Analgesia, Quality Improvement
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Neurology |
Project Lead(s) | Melvin Khor |
Project Member(s) | Ivy Reyes |
Connect with this contributor!
Melvin Khor - melvin_khor_tze_khang@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_368_NTFGH_QM_2023_Improving_Pain_Assessment_and_Documentation.pdf