Keywords

chronic pain, opioids, pain, pain agreements, pain contracts

 

Authors

  1. Przybelinski, Krista M. MSN, RN, ANP-BC
  2. Ball, Lisa S. PhD, RN, FNP-BC

Abstract

Abstract: This study was conducted to determine patients' knowledge of pain agreements. Methods: Descriptive quantitative survey design. A 28-item questionnaire regarding patients' knowledge of pain agreements was distributed to pain management office patients. Results: Participants (N = 76) scored 30%-100% (mean 80%) on knowledge of 10 pain agreement items. Conclusions: Patients demonstrated moderate knowledge of terms.