Research Article
Knowledge on Nonpharmacological Methods of Pain Management among Nurses at Bindura Hospital, Zimbabwe
Table 3
Knowledge of nonpharmacological pain management (n=75).
| VARIABLE | YES | NO | DO NOT KNOW | Frequency | % | Frequency | % | Frequency | % |
| Nonpharmacological pain management require nurses to undergo special training | 28 | 37.4 | 45 | 60 | 2 | 2.6 | Nonpharmacological pain management can be used as an alternative to pharmacological therapy | 42 | 56 | 33 | 44 | 0 | 0 | When the patient has gained control of the pain | 48 | 64 | 23 | 30.7 | 4 | 5.3 | As soon as pain is reported | 51 | 68 | 24 | 32 | 0 | 0 | After completion of pain medication | 33 | 44 | 41 | 54.7 | 1 | 1.3 | Between doses of pain medication | 45 | 60 | 23 | 30.7 | 7 | 9.3 | Simultaneously with pain medication | 44 | 58.7 | 31 | 41.3 | 0 | 0 |
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