Can a quick class make pain pumps safer? study tests training for hospital staff

NCT ID NCT07359118

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a structured educational program could improve healthcare professionals' knowledge and attitudes about patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) — a method where patients self-administer pain medication after surgery. About 242 doctors, nurses, and other staff from surgical units took a questionnaire before and after the training. The goal was to see if their understanding of PCA safety and use improved.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Patient-Controlled Analgesia Educational Program

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that a simple training program helps healthcare professionals use PCA more safely and effectively, improving patient pain management.

What could go wrong

This is a small, single-center study with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. It only measures knowledge change, not actual patient outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior Pain, Postoperative

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kütahya City Hospital

    Kütahya, 43100, Turkey (Türkiye)