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Pain management for dermatologic procedures in children
1Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, USA.
Advances in Dermatology
|January 1, 1995
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Providing simple explanations to children and parents before dermatologic procedures reduces procedure time and improves the experience. Dermatologists should prioritize less painful, effective treatments for pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Medical Communication
- Patient Experience
Background:
- Dermatologic procedures in children can be challenging.
- Effective communication is crucial for pediatric patient management.
- Minimizing procedural difficulty and duration is a clinical goal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of pre-procedural explanations on pediatric dermatologic procedures.
- To assess the effect of clear communication on patient and parent experience.
- To emphasize the importance of considering pain management in pediatric dermatology.
Main Methods:
- Explanations were provided to children and parents before dermatologic procedures.
- Procedure duration was recorded.
- Subjective experience of difficulty was assessed.
- Consideration of alternative pain management techniques was noted.
Main Results:
- Pre-procedural explanations decreased the time required for dermatologic procedures.
- The explanation process contributed to a less difficult experience for children and parents.
- Dermatologists' consideration of less painful methods was highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Simple explanations are effective in improving pediatric dermatologic procedures.
- Clear communication enhances the patient experience and procedural efficiency.
- Prioritizing less painful treatment options is essential in pediatric dermatology.
Abstract:
Simple explanations provided to children and their parents before a dermatologic procedure is attempted will decrease the time it takes to perform the procedure and make it a less difficult experience for all concerned. The dermatologist should always consider the availability of less painful but effective methods when treating children.