Statement

Participants’ Responses

Frequency (n = 66)

Percentage

Vital signs are good indicators of pain intensity

Yes

40

61

No

26

39

Patients may sleep in spite of severe pain

Yes

20

30

No

46

70

Patients should endure as much pain as possible before using opioids

Yes

48

73

No

18

27

Placebo can help determine if pain is real

Yes

39

59

No

26

41

Reasons for increased doses of pain medication

Patient experiencing increasing pain

51

77

Patient experiencing anxiety or depression

4

6

Patient requesting staff attention

2

3

Related to addiction

9

14

The most accurate judge for pain intensity

The patient

38

58

The treating Physician

4

6

Patient’s primary nurse

21

32

The pharmacist

1

1.5

The spouse/family

2

3