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Decision-making and paediatric pain: a review
1Department of Nursing Science, University Maastricht, The Netherlands. h.huijer@vw.unimaas.rl
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This review summarizes factors affecting nursing decisions for children in pain. Understanding these influences is key to improving pediatric pain management and care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Pain Management
- Clinical Decision-Making
Background:
- Effective pain management in children is crucial for their well-being.
- Numerous factors can influence healthcare professionals' decisions in pediatric pain care.
- A comprehensive understanding of these factors is needed to optimize nursing interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a literature overview of factors influencing nursing decision-making in pediatric pain care.
- To identify and discuss key factors impacting pain assessment and management in children.
- To highlight areas requiring further research in this field.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of published and unpublished literature.
- Synthesis and discussion of frequently cited influencing factors.
- Identification of research gaps and recommendations for future studies.
Main Results:
- Several factors consistently influence nursing decisions regarding pediatric pain.
- These factors encompass patient, caregiver, and healthcare system elements.
- Commonly cited factors include child's age, communication abilities, and previous pain experiences.
Conclusions:
- Recognizing and addressing the multifaceted factors influencing pediatric pain management is essential.
- Further research is recommended to deepen the understanding of these influences.
- Optimizing decision-making processes can lead to improved pain relief for children.
Abstract:
The aim of this paper is to present an overview of the literature on the factors influencing decision-making in the nursing care of children in pain. To that effect published and unpublished references were reviewed. The most frequently cited factors influencing the assessment and management of pain in children are summarized and discussed. Finally recommendations are made where further research is warranted.