Intensive Care Nurses’ Experience of Pain Management in Adult Patients Who are Mechanically Ventilated

Effective pain management for adult patients who are mechanically ventilated is critical. Nurses must focus on comprehensive pain assessment, selecting appropriate pain scales tailored to patient characteristics, enhancing knowledge and coping strategies for procedural pain, and fostering collaboration between healthcare teams in developing pain management plans. Additionally, family involvement is essential for accurate pain assessment and effective management.