When it comes to easing patient anxiety and improving the patient experience, the responsibility usually falls on you, the nursing professionals. Have you heard this question before: “Is this going to hurt?” Probably on a daily basis, right? But we found some time savers you can try that can get your patient the pain relief they’re looking for—faster.
You rarely hear a working nurse say, “Oh, I have plenty of time.” The fact is advances in medical technology are leading to a reduction in inpatient surgeries, but creating an increasing number of day-case procedures. This means you’re treating more patients each day and have limited time to spend easing patient anxiety.
The good news is that even in today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, nurses can provide patient comfort solutions in a matter of seconds, includingspray topical anesthetic. So, for you to quickly provide the pain relief your patients need, here are five time savers to help you provide patient care in the most efficient and caring way.
