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Children's Experiences With Pain and Pain-Relieving Strategies After Surgery: A Qualitative Study

Torgun Næss1, Kari Sørensen2, Anja H Smeland3

  • 1Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway; Division of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Department of Paediatric Research, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.

Pain Management Nursing : Official Journal of the American Society of Pain Management Nurses
|August 20, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Children want to be involved in their pain management after surgery. Building trusting relationships and regular pain assessments are crucial for effective pediatric postoperative pain care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Pain Management
  • Surgical Care

Background:

  • Many children experience pain during and after surgical procedures.
  • Despite research, inadequate postoperative pain management persists in pediatric care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore children's experiences with pain and its management in surgical wards.
  • To understand children's perspectives on postoperative pain relief.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative explorative study utilizing individual interviews with 11 children (aged 6-18).
  • Interviews conducted in surgical wards at a Norwegian university hospital.
  • Data analyzed using content analysis, adhering to COREQ guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Identified three key themes: desire for knowledge and involvement, importance of trusting relationships, and children's pain relief strategies.
  • Children desire active participation in pain management decisions.
  • Trusting nurse-patient relationships are essential for effective pain management.

Conclusions:

  • Children want involvement in pain management decisions and benefit from positive surgical expectations.
  • Regular pain assessment using validated tools is vital, as children may not always communicate their pain.
  • Person-centered care requires individualized preparation, strong nurse-patient relationships, and enhanced pediatric pain management education.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildrenExperiencesInterviewPain managementPostoperative

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