Abstract

The purpose of this fourth edition guideline is to provide nurses and members of the interprofessional team with evidence-based guidance for the prevention, assessment and management of all types of pain across the lifespan. This BPG is to be used by nurses and members of the interprofessional team across the health care continuum and in all domains of practice caring for persons at risk of or currently experiencing pain. It is also to be used by employers including health service organizations and academic institutions.

Notes

Originally published February 2025

Author Details

RNAO is the professional body representing registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students in Ontario. RNAO advocates for healthy public policy, promotes excellence in nursing practice, and powers nurses to actively influence and shape decisions that affect the profession and the public we serve.

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Non-member

Type

Best Practice Guideline

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Systematic Review

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

Pain Prevention, Pain Assessment, Pain Management

Identifier Type

ISBN

Identifiers

9781926944890

Publisher

Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario

Version

Publisher's Version

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Review Type

None: Professionally Edited Material

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