Quality Indicators for the Assessment and Management of Pain in the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review
BACKGROUND: Evidence indicates that pain is undertreated in the emergency department (ED). The first step in improving the pain experience for ED patients is to accurately and systematically assess the actual care being provided. Identifying gaps in the assessment and treatment of pain and improving...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | Pain Research and Management |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/269140 |