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Challenges and current status of children pain management in Spain

Yasmina Mozo Del Castillo1, Blanca Toledo Del Castillo2, Lucía Navarro Marchena3

  • 1Servicio de Hemato-Oncología Pediátrica, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain.

Anales De Pediatria
|August 15, 2022
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric pain diagnosis and management are often insufficient due to healthcare professional knowledge gaps. This study surveyed Spanish pediatricians to identify challenges and areas needing improvement in pediatric pain care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Pain Management
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Pediatric pain is common, yet often inadequately diagnosed and managed in clinical practice.
  • A significant barrier to effective pediatric pain management is the lack of specialized knowledge among healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current state of pain management in pediatric care.
  • To identify specific challenges pediatricians face in diagnosing and treating pain in children.
  • To pinpoint areas within pain management knowledge that require enhancement.

Main Methods:

  • A voluntary online survey was designed and distributed by the Spanish Group for the Study of Pediatric Pain (GEEDP).
  • The survey targeted pediatricians across Spain.
  • Data was collected between October 2021 and March 2022.

Main Results:

  • The study highlights prevalent issues in pediatric pain diagnosis and treatment.
  • Results indicate a need for improved knowledge and skills among pediatricians regarding pain management.
  • Identified challenges reflect gaps in current pediatric pain care practices.

Conclusions:

  • Enhancing pediatricians' knowledge is crucial for improving pain management in children.
  • Targeted educational interventions are needed to address identified deficiencies in pediatric pain care.
  • Addressing these knowledge gaps is essential for better patient outcomes in pediatric pain.

Keywords:
DolorEncuestaPainPediatricsPediatríaSurvey

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