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Pain assessment tools: children's nurses' views.

J M Simons1, L M Macdonald

  • 1Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Thames Valley University, Slough, UK. Joan.Simons@tvu.ac.uk.

Journal of Child Health Care : for Professionals Working with Children in the Hospital and Community
|October 28, 2004
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Nurses often struggle with effective pediatric pain management due to knowledge gaps. Implementing pain assessment tools could improve documentation, but nurses need adequate education and time to use them effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Pain Management
  • Healthcare Education

Background:

  • Inadequate pain treatment in children is a persistent issue, often linked to insufficient nursing knowledge and skills in pain assessment and management.
  • Effective pain assessment is crucial for enhancing patient and family satisfaction in pediatric care settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore pediatric nurses' perspectives on utilizing pain assessment tools in a tertiary care setting.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators to the effective implementation of pain assessment tools by nurses.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted among pediatric nurses at a tertiary referral center.
  • The survey assessed nurses' preferences for pain assessment tools, perceived benefits for documentation, and educational needs.

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Main Results:

  • Two-thirds of nurses lacked a preference for specific pain assessment tools.
  • Nearly 75% of nurses believed pain assessment tools would enhance documentation accuracy.
  • While 83% desired only two hours of education, nearly half cited lack of knowledge/education as a primary barrier to tool use.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses recognize the potential of pain assessment tools to improve documentation but face barriers related to knowledge and time constraints.
  • The findings highlight a need for targeted education and support to overcome obstacles in implementing effective pain assessment strategies for children.