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Jagamaya Shrestha-Ranjit1, Uma Devi Ranjitkar2, Tineke Water1

  • 1Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.

Journal of Child Health Care : for Professionals Working with Children in the Hospital and Community
|August 12, 2023
PubMed

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Nurses in Nepal demonstrated significant gaps in knowledge and attitudes regarding pediatric pain assessment and management. Targeted education programs are crucial for improving children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Pain Management
  • Healthcare Education

Background:

  • Effective pediatric pain management is vital for children's long-term health and well-being.
  • International guidelines exist for pediatric pain assessment and management.
  • Global evidence suggests deficits in nurses' understanding of pediatric pain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore nurses' knowledge and attitudes towards pediatric pain assessment and management.
  • To identify specific areas of deficit in Nepal.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study conducted at a tertiary children's hospital in Nepal.
  • 140 nurses invited to complete the validated Paediatric Nurses Knowledge and Attitudes Survey.
  • Analysis of survey responses to assess knowledge and attitude scores.

Main Results:

  • Substantial deficits in nurses' knowledge and erroneous attitudes were found.
  • Test scores ranged from 14% to 56%, with a mean of 38%.
  • No nurses achieved the recommended 80% pass score.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses in Nepal exhibit insufficient knowledge and attitudes regarding best practices in pediatric pain management.
  • Educational interventions for both trainees and registered nurses are essential.
  • Improving nurse education is critical for delivering evidence-based care and enhancing outcomes for children.

Keywords:
ChildNepaleducationinfantlow- and middle-income countriesnursing knowledgepaediatric nursingpain managementpain measurement

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