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Beyond Medication: Assessing Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Post-Operative Pain Management
Integration of Evidence in Professional Nursing Practice Research Presentations, Research presentations (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 11/2025)
11/2025
Abstract
Effective pain control is essential after surgery to promote healing and client comfort. Opioids and non-opioid medications are commonly used but carry risks such as side effects, tolerance, and dependence. This is particularly impactful now as 16 million people globally are reported to have opioid use disorder and are projected to rise by 39% for females and 49% of males over the next 20 years (Wang et al., 2025). Non-pharmacological methods such as relaxation, music, heat/cold therapy, guided imagery, and cognitive reframing therapy offer alternatives to opioids for pain reduction. Exploring these options may reduce these potential complications while managing pain and client satisfaction.
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- Title
- Beyond Medication: Assessing Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Post-Operative Pain Management
- Resource Type
- Presentation
- Event
- Integration of Evidence in Professional Nursing Practice Research Presentations, Research presentations (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 11/2025)
- Contributors
- Rebecca D Toothaker (Faculty Mentor) - University of West Florida, Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Format
- mp4
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries by the author to digitize and/or display this information for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99381543679706600
- Academic Unit
- School of Nursing; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health; BSN Virtual Student Scholarly Poster Showcase
- Language
- English