Improving Post-Operative Pain Assessment and Documentation in Hip Fracture Patients Through Clinical Education and a Nursing Pain Champion Initiative
Training ＆ Education
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2023
Improve pain assessment and documentation in post-op hip fracture patients, achieving ≥20% compliance. Effective strategies improved compliance, enhanced patient care, and reduced discrepancies.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Learning Approach, Collaborative Learning, Assessment, Workplace Based Assessment
About this Content
Aims
Improve pain assessment and documentation in post-op hip fracture patients, achieving ≥20% compliance.
Background
Pain assessments lacked documentation on movement and post-analgesia reassessment.
Methods
Implemented clinical education, standardized templates in EPIC, and pain champions.
Results
Pain assessments exceeded the 20% target with sustained improvement over 12 months.
Conclusion
Effective strategies improved compliance, enhanced patient care, and reduced discrepancies.
Lessons Learnt
Continuous education, standardized processes, and leadership engagement are crucial.
Keywords
Nursing Pain Champion, Hip Fracture, Pain Management
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 | Geriatric Medicine, Orthopaedics |
Project Lead(s) | Jasmine Lim |
Project Member(s) | Zarina Binte Ahmad |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr Jasmine Lim - jasmine_lim@nuhs.edu.sg