Pain Management in the Pediatric Palliative Care Population
Rene Thomas1, Marcia Phillips2, Rebekah J Hamilton3
1Doctoral Student, Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, IL, USA.
Summary
This review synthesizes research on pediatric palliative care pain management. Findings highlight patient experience, pain assessment, and pharmacological/non-pharmacological interventions, identifying gaps for future research.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Pediatric Pain Management
- Integrative Review
Background:
- Pediatric palliative care focuses on improving quality of life for children with serious illnesses.
- Effective pain management is a critical component of pediatric palliative care.
- Current literature on pain management in this population requires synthesis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify, review, synthesize, and analyze current literature on pain management in pediatric palliative care.
- To understand the scope of research from infancy through adolescence.
- To inform clinical practice and future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search using terms: palliative, pediatric, pain.
- Databases searched: PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL Complete, Google Scholar.
- Inclusion criteria: English language, published 2005-2016; 29 articles selected.
Main Results:
- Four major themes emerged from the 29 reviewed articles:
- Patient and family experience related to pain.
- Pain assessment strategies in pediatric palliative care.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Conclusions:
- Identified research gaps include pediatric pain scales and complementary/alternative therapies.
- Further research is needed to introduce innovative pain management interventions to pediatric caregivers.
- Enhanced understanding of pediatric palliative pain research can improve patient care and specialty research.
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