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Abigail Kusi Amponsah1,2, Charles Kumi Hammond3,4, Victoria Bam1
1Department of Public Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi Ghana.
Paediatric & Neonatal Pain
|April 8, 2026
Summary
A pediatric pain assessment educational program significantly improved nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy in managing pediatric pain. The program proved acceptable in a resource-constrained setting, highlighting its potential for enhancing pediatric pain care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Pediatric Pain Management
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
Background:
- Nurses' limited pediatric pain management competencies hinder optimal pediatric pain care.
- Effective pain assessment and management are crucial for pediatric patient outcomes.
- Educational interventions can address knowledge and skill gaps in nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement and evaluate a pediatric pain assessment educational program (PPAEP).
- To assess the impact of the PPAEP on nurses' pediatric pain assessment knowledge and attitudes (PPAKA) and self-efficacy.
- To determine the acceptability of the PPAEP among nurses in a resource-constrained environment.
Main Methods:
- A one-group pre-post study design was employed with 20 nurses at KNUST Hospital, Ghana.
- The PPAEP was delivered in a single training session.
- Pediatric pain assessment knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, and program acceptability were assessed using Kirkpatrick's model.
Main Results:
- Nurses showed a statistically significant increase in PPAKA scores post-intervention (z = -2.514, p = 0.012), with scores rising from 63 to 78.
- Self-efficacy in pediatric pain assessment significantly improved (z = -3.967, p < 0.001), with scores increasing from 58.6 to 87.7.
- The educational program was well-received, with participants reporting satisfaction and positive feedback.
Conclusions:
- A brief PPAEP is acceptable and effective in improving nurses' pediatric pain assessment knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy in resource-limited settings.
- The findings suggest that targeted educational programs can enhance pediatric pain management.
- Further research with larger samples and rigorous designs is recommended to confirm effectiveness.
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