TY - JOUR T1 - Effect of Training on Knowledge and Attitude of Nurses Toward PainManagement: A Quasi-Experimental Study TT - Effect of Training on Knowledge and Attitude of Nurses Toward PainManagement: A Quasi-Experimental Study JF - jccnursing JO - jccnursing VL - 11 IS - 3 UR - http://jccnursing.com/article-1-426-fa.html Y1 - 2018 SP - 1 EP - 7 N2 - Abstract Background: Pain is an interesting sign of life. It is a wonderful phenomenon that often serves to save man’s life. Pain management is one of the most important aspects of patient care and nurses play a crucial role in this regard. Therefore, it is very important that caregivers have sufficient knowledge of pain management. Objectives: The aim of this study was to survey the effect of training on knowledge and attitude toward pain management among nurses working in hospitals affiliated to Jiroft University of Medical Sciences in south of Iran. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study. Results: A significant difference was found between knowledge and attitude scores obtained before and after training on pain management (P = 0.000). Scores showed a significant increase after training in terms of knowledge and attitude toward pain management among nurses. Conclusions: Results showed that training had a significant effect on nurses’ knowledge and attitude toward pain management; therefore, it is necessary for them to receive continuous training on how to manage pain. Keywords: Education, Knowledge, Attitude, Nurses, Pain Management M3 ER -