Challenges faced by nurses in managing pain in a critical care setting

Pain can lead to many adverse medical consequences and providing pain relief is central to caring for ill patients. Effective pain management is vital since studies show patients admitted to critical care units still suffer from significant levels of acute pain. The effective delivery of care in clinical areas remains a challenge for nurses involved with care which is dynamic and constantly changing in critically ill. The aim of this study was to explore nurses’ challenges in managing pain among ill patients in critical care.