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Published on: January 27, 2010

[Managing postoperative pain in pediatric nursing: searching for subsides to improve nursing care]

Fernanda Cristina Queiroz1, Lucila Castanheira Nascimento, Adriana Moraes Leite

  • 1Hospital das Clínicas de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP. fcq_enf@yahoo.com.br

Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|May 5, 2007
PubMed

Insights

This review highlights that managing children's postoperative pain is complex, involving the child, nurses, and family. More research is needed to improve pediatric nursing care for effective pain management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Pain Management
  • Healthcare Research

Context:

  • Literature review examining child postoperative pain management from 1993-2005.
  • Focus on nursing professionals' roles and perspectives.
  • Identified a gap in existing research.

Purpose:

  • To synthesize findings on factors influencing nurses' management of child pain.
  • To review interventions for relieving child pain.
  • To analyze nurses' assessment and response to children's pain experience.

Summary:

  • Child pain management is multifaceted, influenced by the child, healthcare professionals, and family dynamics.
  • Key themes identified include influencing factors, pain relief interventions, and nursing assessment/response.
  • The review underscores the complexity of pediatric pain management.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for further research in pediatric pain management.
  • Suggests a re-evaluation of current pediatric nursing care practices.
  • Emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach involving child, nurse, and family.

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