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Kimberly A Sutters1, Marilyn C Savedra, Christine Miaskowski

  • 1Children's Hospital Central California, Madera, USA. ksutters@childrenscentralcal.org

Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing : JSPN
|September 29, 2011
PubMed

Insights

The PEDIATRIC PRO-SELF©: Pain Control Program effectively supports parents in managing their child's acute pain at home after ambulatory surgery. Key strategies include educational materials and nursing support for better pain management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pain Management
  • Ambulatory Surgery Recovery
  • Health Education Interventions

Background:

  • Acute pain in children following surgery presents significant challenges for parents and healthcare providers.
  • Effective pain management strategies are crucial for pediatric patient recovery and parental well-being.
  • Existing adult pain control programs offer a foundation for pediatric adaptations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the components of the PEDIATRIC PRO-SELF©: Pain Control Program.
  • To outline an intervention designed for parents managing pediatric pain at home.
  • To detail a program adapted from adult cancer pain management studies.

Main Methods:

  • Two randomized clinical trials were conducted to evaluate the program in pediatric acute pain management.
  • The intervention was adapted from established adult pain control protocols.
  • Focus on pediatric ambulatory surgery settings.

Main Results:

  • An educational booklet and timer significantly improved parental adherence to analgesic regimens.
  • Interactive nursing support was identified as a key effective strategy for parents.
  • These components were found to be effective in the pediatric ambulatory surgery setting.

Conclusions:

  • The PEDIATRIC PRO-SELF©: Pain Control Program is a viable intervention for parents managing pediatric pain post-tonsillectomy at home.
  • The program's components can be successfully implemented in home care settings.
  • Evidence supports the use of educational tools and nursing support for pediatric pain management.
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