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. 2021 Jun 15;16(6):e0253086. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0253086

Table 2. Non-pharmacological pain management method utilization by nurses working in Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia, 2020.

Variables Frequency Percent (%)
Repositioning
Never 158 93.5
Routinely 11 6.5
Apply hot or cold local packages
Never 159 84.6
Routinely 26 15.4
Apply breathing techniques
Never 158 93.5
Routinely 11 6.5
Conduct Hydrotherapy/partial bathing
Never 153 90.5
Routinely 16 9.5
Apply movement restriction/resting
Never 132 78.1
Routinely 37 21.9
Therapeutic Communication with patient and family
Never 138 81.7
Routinely 31 18.3
Use therapeutic touch
Never 137 81.1
Routinely 32 18.9
Apply massaging techniques
Never 143 84.6
Routinely 26 15.4
Distract the patient by listening light music/watching television
Never 153 90.5
Routinely 16 9.5
Help the patient to pray
Never 150 88.8
Routinely 19 11.2
Provide quiet & comfortable room/reduce light intensity & alarms
Never 160 94.7
Routinely 9 5.3
Use comfort devices(special mattress)
Never 159 94.1
Routinely 10 5.9
Counseling/provide education for patient and families
Never 153 90.5
Routinely 16 9.5
Acupuncture/acupressure
Never 169 100.0