Get Mccaffrey Initial Pain Assessment Tool

The McCaffrey Initial Pain Assessment Tool is designed to assist healthcare professionals in evaluating patient pain levels effectively. Using this tool, users can thoroughly document various dimensions of pain, ensuring a comprehensive assessment that aids in treatment planning.

Follow the steps to fill out the McCaffrey Initial Pain Assessment Tool online

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form, which will open in your preferred editor.
2. Enter the patient's name and diagnosis in the designated fields to ensure the assessment is correctly attributed to the right individual.
3. Fill in the patient's age, physician's name, nurse's name, date of assessment, and room number to complete the identification section.
4. Locate the section labeled LOCATION and either the patient or the nurse should mark the areas of pain on the provided body diagram.
5. In the INTENSITY section, have the patient rate their pain using the provided scale, indicating their experiences of worst pain, best pain, and acceptable pain levels.
6. Next, in the QUALITY area, use the patient's own words to describe the pain characteristics (e.g., prick, ache, burn). Observations should be documented accurately.
7. Proceed to describe ONSET, DURATION, VARIATIONS, and RHYTHMS of the pain based on patient feedback.
8. For the MANNER OF EXPRESSING PAIN section, note any observable behaviors or expressions from the patient that indicate their pain experience.
9. In the WHAT RELIEVES THE PAIN section, record any interventions that have previously reduced the patient's pain.
10. Complete the WHAT CAUSES OR INCREASES THE PAIN section with details about triggers identified by the patient.
11. Document the EFFECTS OF PAIN, noting any impacts on the patient's daily activities such as sleep, appetite, and emotional wellbeing.
12. Use the OTHER COMMENTS section for any additional relevant information that may support the assessment.
13. Finally, complete the PLAN section detailing the proposed treatment and management strategy based on the assessment.
14. Once all sections are completed, save your changes, download a copy for your records, or share the form as necessary.

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