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    • Pediatric Pain Management
    • Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare

    Background:

    • Immunization-associated pain is a primary concern in pediatric care, with significant short- and long-term consequences if untreated.
    • Effective pain management strategies are crucial for positive healthcare experiences and adherence to vaccination schedules.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To implement and evaluate a non-pharmaceutical pain prevention program for immunization-associated pain in a pediatric primary care setting.
    • To assess the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in reducing pain during childhood immunizations.

    Main Methods:

    • A pediatric primary care clinic implemented a program involving staff education on pain reduction techniques and family-centered intervention selection.
    • Data on pain and satisfaction were collected pre- and post-implementation using validated scales, including the Faces, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) scale and the visual analog scale.

    Main Results:

    • Non-pharmaceutical interventions led to a significant decrease in pain scores for children aged 2 months to 7 years, with an average reduction of 4.7 points on the FLACC scale.
    • Children aged 7 years and older experienced an average pain reduction of 1.76 points on the visual analog scale during immunizations.

    Conclusions:

    • Non-pharmaceutical interventions are demonstrably effective in mitigating immunization-associated pain in pediatric populations.
    • The study supports the integration of non-pharmacological approaches into routine pediatric immunization practices to enhance patient comfort and well-being.