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Neonatal pain management: a call to action

P Phillips

    Pediatric Nursing
    |March 1, 1995
    PubMed

    Insights

    Neonatal pain management is evolving, with new research changing how we understand infant pain response. This study offers guidance on assessing, treating, and advocating for better pain management in newborns.

    Area of Science:

    • Neonatal Medicine
    • Pediatric Pain Management
    • Nursing Advocacy

    Background:

    • Neonatal pain is complex and often difficult to assess.
    • Recent research is transforming the understanding of neonatal pain perception and response.
    • Effective pain management is crucial for infant well-being.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide current information on neonatal pain assessment and treatment.
    • To outline strategies for nurses to advocate for improved pain management.
    • To address the evolving landscape of neonatal pain care.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of recent research on neonatal pain response.
    • Synthesis of information on pain assessment tools for neonates.
    • Development of strategic planning methods for nursing advocacy.

    Main Results:

    • Understanding of neonatal pain perception is advancing.
    • Specific methods for pain assessment and treatment are detailed.
    • Frameworks for nurses to advocate for enhanced pain management are presented.

    Conclusions:

    • Improved understanding of neonatal pain necessitates updated management strategies.
    • Nurses play a vital role in advocating for evidence-based neonatal pain care.
    • Strategic planning can lead to significant improvements in neonatal pain management.

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