Evaluation of the Implementation of the Guide to Good Practices for Pain Assessment and Management as a Center Committed to Excellence in Care

Making pain visible: A study of pain recording in the electronic medical records of hospitalized patients

Authors

  • Rocío Rivilla Pérez Enfermera

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60108/yc9vsw92

Keywords:

Pain measurement, Nursing care, Nursing Records, Practice Guidelines, Inpatients

Abstract

Introduction: A hIgh incidence or inadequate management of pain during hospital admission can delay the patient´s funtional recovery and prolong the hospital stay. We used validated tools such as the EVA, PAINAD and FLACC scales from the Registered Nurses´Association of Ontario (RNAO) Pain Assesement and Management Guide. 

Hypothesis and Objective: Hypothesis: Pain reporting varies according to the point of care and is associated with care planning. Objective: To analyze pain reporting in hospitalized patients between 2022 and 2024 according to sociodemographic variables and point of care, as well as its relationship with the presence of care plans.

Material and Methods: Retrospective observational, descriptive, and analytical study of hospitalized patients (2022-2024) using consecutive sampling. Age, gender, pain 

reporting at different points of care, and care plans were analyzed using CarEvid and SELENE data.

Results obtained: The population was homogeneous in age and gender, An improvement in pain reporting was observed, especially in response to changes in clinical status (21,23% in 2022 vs 99% in 2023-2024), as well as an increase in pain-related care plans compared to the initial year, reflecting greater integration of the guideline into clinical practice.

Discussion: An improvement in pain recording and care planning was observed after the implementation of the best practice guideline. Chronic pain showed greater variability in its assessment and reassessment, indicating the need to reinforce specific strategies for its appropriate management.

Author Biography

  • Rocío Rivilla Pérez, Enfermera

    Diplomado Universitario de Enfermería. Experto Universitario en Atención a los cuidados enfermeros del niño y adolescente sano en el entorno escolar. Experto Universitario en Atención integrada de cuidados del niño y adolescente con problemas de salud. Responsable del equipo práctico de la Guía de Valoración y Manejo del dolor.

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Published

2026-05-18

How to Cite

Evaluation of the Implementation of the Guide to Good Practices for Pain Assessment and Management as a Center Committed to Excellence in Care: Making pain visible: A study of pain recording in the electronic medical records of hospitalized patients. (2026). Conocimiento Enfermero, 9(32), 38-46. https://doi.org/10.60108/yc9vsw92