Quantitative Nursing Research on Pain Management Nursing Research Topics
Does guided imagery reduce postoperative pain scores (measured by the Visual Analog Scale) in adult orthopedic patients compared to standard analgesic regimens?
What is the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) versus opioid use in reducing chronic lower back pain intensity over 12 weeks?
How does the use of distraction therapy (e.g., virtual reality) during venipuncture affect self-reported pain levels in children aged 6–12 years?
Do scheduled acetaminophen doses decrease breakthrough pain episodes in elderly patients with osteoarthritis compared to PRN (as-needed) dosing?
Are there disparities in pain management adequacy (measured by pain documentation and medication administration) between Hispanic and non-Hispanic patients in emergency departments?
Does a structured nurse-led preoperative education program improve postoperative pain management adherence and satisfaction scores in total knee replacement patients?
How does the use of a mobile pain-tracking app influence pain management optimization in oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy?
What is the correlation between nurse adherence to hospital pain assessment protocols and reduced opioid-related adverse events (e.g., respiratory depression) in postoperative units?
Does a 6-week yoga intervention reduce pain severity and improve functional mobility in patients with fibromyalgia compared to standard physical therapy?
Is there a significant difference in breakthrough pain frequency between patients using fentanyl patches versus oral morphine sulfate for metastatic cancer pain?
How effective is hydrotherapy during labor in reducing epidural requests and self-reported pain scores among primiparous women?
Do genetic polymorphisms (e.g., CYP2D6) influence opioid efficacy and side-effect profiles in patients with chronic neuropathic pain?
What is the comparative effectiveness of ibuprofen versus acetaminophen in managing perineal pain after vaginal delivery?
Does hourly rounding by nurses reduce unaddressed moderate-to-severe pain episodes in medical-surgical units?
Does acupuncture reduce opioid consumption in post-operative colorectal surgery patients during the first 72 hours of recovery?
How valid is the Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD) scale in detecting undermanaged pain compared to caregiver reports?
Does VR distraction therapy decrease pain scores and anxiety during wound care for burn patients?
What is the relationship between telehealth nurse follow-ups and improved adherence to home pain management plans in discharged surgical patients?
Does medical cannabis use correlate with reduced opioid dependence in patients with chronic non-cancer pain over 6 months?
Does sucrose solution administration during heel sticks reduce pain response (measured by the Premature Infant Pain Profile) in preterm neonates?
