Pain assessment in pediatrics - Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Pain assessment in pediatrics

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 07-31-2020;73:e20190109

DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0109

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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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