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  • Pediatric healthcare
  • Pain management
  • Health equity

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  • Healthcare disparities exacerbate pain-related vulnerabilities in infants and children.
  • Vulnerability to pain stems from inherent, situational, and pathogenic factors.
  • Certain pediatric groups, such as preterm newborns and children with intellectual disabilities, face heightened pain risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight pain vulnerabilities in specific pediatric populations.
  • To underscore the obligation to minimize harm in these groups.
  • To emphasize the need for equitable pain management services.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual review of existing literature.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to pain vulnerability.
  • Identification of ethical obligations for care.

Main Results:

  • Sick and preterm newborns undergo numerous painful procedures.
  • Children with intellectual disabilities and complex communication needs struggle to self-report pain.
  • Unequal access to adequate pain management services persists.

Conclusions:

  • Pain is universal, but equitable access to management is not.
  • Collective responsibility is essential for effective pain assessment and management in vulnerable children.
  • Addressing healthcare disparities is crucial for improving pediatric pain care.