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Pediatric pain: the parents' role
1Division of Hematology-Oncology, Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles, University of Southern California, School of Medicine.
Pediatrician
|January 1, 1989
Summary
Parents significantly influence pediatric pain management, impacting its onset and course. This study explores how parental involvement aids pain assessment and treatment, empowering parents as key partners for pediatricians.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pain Management
- Child Psychology
- Family Health
Background:
- Parental involvement is crucial in managing pediatric pain, yet systematic research is limited.
- Understanding the parent's role in the etiology and maintenance of children's pain complaints is essential.
Observation:
- Parents can influence the onset and progression of pediatric pain problems.
- Parental roles in pain assessment and management strategies are multifaceted.
Findings:
- Parental influence extends to the development and persistence of children's pain.
- Parental and child distress interact, affecting pain management outcomes.
- Direct parental interventions offer a viable approach to managing pediatric pain.
Implications:
- Parents can be valuable allies for pediatricians in treating children's pain.
- Empowering parents in pain management enhances their sense of competence and effectiveness.