Concept Analysis Of Pain Paper
The Concept Analysis of Pain
Jennifer N. Fain
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Nursing 501
May 2014
The Concept Analysis of Pain
Pain is the most frequent nursing diagnosis and the most common problems for which patients in the clinical setting seek help (Mobily, Herr, & Kelley, 1993). Pain refers to an unpleasant, distressful and uncomfortable feeling. Several studies have showed that unrelieved pain can affect the quality of life of the individual, cause physical and emotional distress, impact family, as well as increase the costs for health care, the individual, and society (Ferrell, 1995). Thus, pain is a critical problem in the health care system.
Aims or Purpose of Analysis
The purpose of this paper is to expand the understanding of the concept of pain. It is my intention to define the attributes of pain and identify antecedents that influence the perception of pain and the possible consequences of pain by using a concept analysis. Recent studies note that pain may not be controlled completely even with state-of –the-art technology and pharmacologic therapies (Kotzer, 2000; Kotzer, Coy, & LeClaire, 1998; Kotzer & Foster, 2000). Beyer (2000) concluded that 715 of the children she interviewed who have sickle …show more content…
Thus, pain may induce suffering: however, not all pain will induce suffering. Cassell (1992) believed that suffering is “the state of distress induced by the threat of the loss of intactness or disintegration of a person from what cause.” Suffering is a unique experience to each person. Discomfort is another concept related to pain. However, no nursing literature directly defines what discomfort is, although the term is used. Mild pain could be referred to as discomfort. How pain related to discomfort is a contrary
Jennifer N. Fain
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Nursing 501
May 2014
The Concept Analysis of Pain
Pain is the most frequent nursing diagnosis and the most common problems for which patients in the clinical setting seek help (Mobily, Herr, & Kelley, 1993). Pain refers to an unpleasant, distressful and uncomfortable feeling. Several studies have showed that unrelieved pain can affect the quality of life of the individual, cause physical and emotional distress, impact family, as well as increase the costs for health care, the individual, and society (Ferrell, 1995). Thus, pain is a critical problem in the health care system.
Aims or Purpose of Analysis
The purpose of this paper is to expand the understanding of the concept of pain. It is my intention to define the attributes of pain and identify antecedents that influence the perception of pain and the possible consequences of pain by using a concept analysis. Recent studies note that pain may not be controlled completely even with state-of –the-art technology and pharmacologic therapies (Kotzer, 2000; Kotzer, Coy, & LeClaire, 1998; Kotzer & Foster, 2000). Beyer (2000) concluded that 715 of the children she interviewed who have sickle …show more content…
Thus, pain may induce suffering: however, not all pain will induce suffering. Cassell (1992) believed that suffering is “the state of distress induced by the threat of the loss of intactness or disintegration of a person from what cause.” Suffering is a unique experience to each person. Discomfort is another concept related to pain. However, no nursing literature directly defines what discomfort is, although the term is used. Mild pain could be referred to as discomfort. How pain related to discomfort is a contrary