Coronary care unit patients' and nurses' ratings of intensity of ischaemic chest pain

David, R. Thompson; Rosemary A. Webster; Terence W. Sutton

doi:10.1016/0964-3397(94)90002-7

Coronary care unit patients' and nurses' ratings of intensity of ischaemic chest pain

David, R. Thompson ^*, Rosemary A. Webster, Terence W. Sutton

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School of Nursing and Midwifery

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Abstract

In 100 patients admitted to a coronary care unit with a history of chest pain thought to be due to myocardial infarction, the intensity of pain was independently rated by the patient and the primary nurse caring for the patient soon after admission. Pain intensity was assessed using a visual analogue scale designed to yield a score of 0-100. 10 experienced coronary care nurses who had participated in a short programme of pain assessment and management were included in the study. A strong positive correlation between the patients' and nurses' ratings was found. Possible explanations for these findings are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	83-88
Number of pages	6
Journal	Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
Volume	10
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0964-3397(94)90002-7
Publication status	Published - 01 Jan 1994

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
General Nursing

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