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[Training in distraction and hypnosis for pain relief in paediatrics]

Bénédicte Lombart1, Céline Guiot2, Florence Reiter2

  • 1Coordination générale des soins, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP, 184, boulevard Saint-Antoine, 75012 Paris, France.

Soins. Pediatrie, Puericulture
|November 20, 2018
PubMed

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Psychophysical techniques like distraction and hypnosis are increasingly used in pediatrics to manage procedural pain and anxiety. A training program for caregivers has been successfully implemented since 2013.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric healthcare
  • Pain management
  • Psychological interventions

Background:

  • Procedural pain and anxiety are significant concerns in pediatric care.
  • Psychophysical techniques offer non-pharmacological pain relief options.
  • Caregiver support is crucial for effective pain management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the implementation of a training program for caregivers on supporting children during painful procedures.
  • To highlight the growing use of psychophysical techniques in pediatric pain management.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a specialized training program for pediatric caregivers.
  • Focus on psychophysical techniques including distraction and hypnosis.
  • Ongoing program since 2013 with over 150 trained caregivers.

Main Results:

  • Successful implementation and continuation of the caregiver training program since 2013.
  • Over 150 healthcare professionals trained in supporting painful procedures.
  • Integration of the program into the unit's care philosophy.

Conclusions:

  • The training program effectively supports caregivers in managing pediatric procedural pain.
  • Psychophysical techniques are a valuable component of modern pediatric pain management.
  • The program's longevity and reach demonstrate its impact on care quality.

Keywords:
distractiondouleurformationhypno-analgésiehypnosis for pain reliefpaediatricspainpédiatrietraining

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