Negotiating Pain Management Between Nurses And Physicians

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the communication dynamics and decision-making processes between nurses and physicians in primary health care settings regarding patient pain management. This study explores how these two key professional groups negotiate patient care strategies, focusing on both collaborative and individual decision-making approaches. Through a qualitative research design employing semi-structured interviews with nurses and physicians, this study will uncover the perceived facilitators and barriers to effective interprofessional communication and decision-making in pain management. Expected outcomes include a detailed understanding of the patterns of interaction, areas of agreement and conflict, and the influence of professional roles on collaborative practice. The findings offer practical implications for enhancing interprofessional education, refining communication protocols, and ultimately improving patient-centered pain management strategies within primary health care.