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Suffering children hurt us
1Department of Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine.
Pediatrician
|January 1, 1989
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Understanding how adult attitudes impact children's pain is crucial for effective treatment. This study explores coping strategies and the importance of clinician self-awareness in pediatric care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Psychology
- Clinical Child Psychology
- Medical Ethics
Background:
- Children's experiences of pain and suffering are significantly influenced by adult perceptions.
- Effective treatment response in pediatric patients is often linked to how their distress is managed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the effects of adult attitudes on pediatric pain and suffering.
- To explore alternative coping mechanisms for children experiencing pain.
- To highlight the role of clinician self-awareness in pediatric care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of attitudes towards children's pain.
- Case examples of coping strategies for suffering children.
- Discussion on the importance of self-awareness in clinical practice.
Main Results:
- Adult attitudes demonstrably affect the intensity of children's pain and suffering.
- Alternative coping strategies can improve children's response to treatment.
- Clinician self-awareness is integral to providing high-quality pediatric care.
Conclusions:
- Shifting adult attitudes can mitigate children's pain and enhance treatment outcomes.
- Developing self-awareness is essential for clinicians managing pediatric suffering.
- Improved understanding of these dynamics can lead to better pediatric healthcare.
Abstract:
This paper examines the consequences of our attitudes toward children's pain and suffering, both on that pain and suffering and on children's response to treatment. Examples are offered for alternative ways we can cope with suffering children. Attention is paid to the importance of self-awareness on the part of clinicians, and of its relevance to good clinical care.