Pain assessment in pediatrics

Abstract

Objectives: to investigate how the pain assessment and management process in pediatric patients is performed and suggestions for its improvement. Methods: exploratory, qualitative study. Nine professionals from the nursing team of a pediatric hospital unit in Porto Alegre/RS participated in the study. A sociodemographic questionnaire and semi-structured interviews were used with content analysis. Results: the results reinforced the importance of pain assessment with family participation and the need to use tools and process improvements in the training and sensitization of professionals. Final Considerations: after the study was concluded, there was a clear need to address the issue, highlighting its relevance for pain resolution in pediatric patients.

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