Pediatric Pain Education Research: Text Network Analysis and Topic Modeling.

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Pain Management
• Health Education Research
• Nursing Science

Background:

• Understanding pediatric pain education is limited.
• Key concepts and trends require macro-level analysis.
• Research trajectory, frequency, and knowledge structure are underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the trajectory, frequency, knowledge structure, and subtopics in pediatric pain education.
• To identify trends and key concepts in the field.
• To provide a macro-level perspective on pediatric pain education research.

Main Methods:

• Quantitative content analysis of text networks.
• Searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and CINAHL databases.
• Utilized NetMiner 4.5 for frequency, centrality, and network analysis; applied Latent Dirichlet allocation for topic modeling.

Main Results:

• 6,777 articles published since 1976; knowledge structure includes "patient," "parent," "education," and "health."
• Nurses facilitate pain education for patients and parents.
• Key topics include diagnosis, medication, nurse-family partnerships, community health, symptom management, female health, and low back pain; nurse-family partnerships grew, while female health studies declined post-2010.

Conclusions:

• Nurses play a central role in pediatric pain management and education.
• Nurse-led programs should integrate clinical assessments, community/environmental factors, exercise, and family partnerships.
• Recommendations include parent involvement, non-pharmacological interventions, and expanded community settings for improved diagnosis and treatment.