Assigmnent
After reading the article presented in the lesson, try to answer the following questions regarding the article:
1. What does the term "self-efficacy" mean and how is it beneficial for the management of pain?
2. What role does postoperative anxiety level have in the control, or, lack of control in postoperative control of pain?
3. Are there any cultural considerations in taking care of oriental clients, and, their response to pain that is suggested in the article due to the country of origin of the article?
4. Since you have read this article, are there any changes you might consider in utilizing alternatives in treating pain for orthopedic clients, either pre- or post-surgically?
Article: Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention on Levels of Pain, Anxiety and Self-efficacy for Patients with mosculoskeletal Trauma by Eliza Mi-Ling Wong, Sally Wai-Chi Chan and Sek-Ying Chair.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.