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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of neonatal professionals regarding pain management

N-H Peng1, M-C Lee2, W-L Su3

  • 1Putian University, Putian Nursing University, Putian, Fujian Province, P.R. China. forever.pal.lily@gmail.com.

European Journal of Pediatrics
|June 20, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Neonatal professionals show varied knowledge and attitudes toward infant pain management. Continuing education is crucial to improve pain assessment and treatment for neonates in intensive care units.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal intensive care
  • Pain management
  • Medical education

Background:

  • Neonates experience pain, impacting their prognosis.
  • Professional knowledge and attitudes influence pain management quality.
  • Effective pain management is critical for neonatal outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and practices of neonatal professionals regarding pain management.
  • Identify discrepancies in pain management understanding and application.
  • Assess the impact of professional background on pain management approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study design.
  • Utilized a research questionnaire for data collection.
  • Involved neonatal physicians and nurses as participants.

Main Results:

  • Identified a discrepancy in knowledge and attitudes between neonatologists and nurses.
  • Nurses demonstrated weaker knowledge and more negative attitudes toward pain management.
  • Found a lack of knowledge and negative attitudes regarding opioid analgesic provision for neonates, including those at end-of-life care.

Conclusions:

  • Highlighted differences in knowledge, attitudes, and practices among neonatal professionals.
  • Emphasized the urgent need for interdisciplinary continuing education.
  • Stressed the importance of translating education into improved clinical practice for neonatal pain management.

Keywords:
Neonatal nursesNeonatal pain managementNeonatologistsPersonal attitudesProfessional knowledge

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