Table 3.

Knowledge of nonpharmacological pain management (n=75).

VARIABLE	YES		NO		DO NOT KNOW
	Frequency	%	Frequency	%	Frequency	%
Nonpharmacological pain management require nurses to undergo special training	28	37.4	45	60	2	2.6
Nonpharmacological pain management can be used as an alternative to pharmacological therapy	42	56	33	44	0	0
When the patient has gained control of the pain	48	64	23	30.7	4	5.3
As soon as pain is reported	51	68	24	32	0	0
After completion of pain medication	33	44	41	54.7	1	1.3
Between doses of pain medication	45	60	23	30.7	7	9.3
Simultaneously with pain medication	44	58.7	31	41.3	0	0