Do registered nurses and healthcare assistants assess pain in the same way?
Abstract
The evidence suggests variability in pain assessment practices among nurses, with registered nurses potentially having different practices from healthcare assistants, largely based on training, experience, and the use of assessment tools.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pain Management and Opioid Use
Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
Anesthesia and Pain Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN