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Hyejung Lee1,2, Hyeryeong Lee2,3, Sumi Oh4
1Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|September 11, 2024
Summary
Paediatric nurses and students underestimated child pain, with nurses rating pain higher than students. Virtual human technology can help identify and correct biases in pain assessment.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Medical Simulation
- Pain Management
Background:
- Accurate pain assessment in children is crucial for effective management.
- Virtual human technology offers a novel approach to training and evaluating healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare pain perception and management factors between paediatric nurses and nursing students.
- To investigate the utility of virtual human technology in assessing these factors.
Main Methods:
- A comparative, cross-sectional study involving 51 paediatric nurses and 50 nursing students in South Korea.
- Participants interacted with virtual children in vignettes to rate pain and select management strategies.
- The Paediatric Nurses' Knowledge and Attitude Survey was administered.
Main Results:
- Both groups underestimated child pain; nurses rated pain higher and prescribed more medication than students.
- Virtual child's facial expression significantly impacted pain ratings and management choices.
- Age and sex of the virtual child did not influence participants' decisions.
Conclusions:
- Nursing students showed greater sensitivity to virtual children's facial expressions than nurses.
- Virtual human technology can be a valuable tool for training and identifying biases in pain assessment.
- Ongoing education and self-reflection are needed to ensure unbiased pain management.
