Abstract
to investigate how the pain assessment and management process in pediatric patients is performed and suggestions for its improvement. 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. 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.
Highlights
Pain is an important concern of human beings and plays a warning role by indicating biological dysfunctions(1)
In order to achieve this goal, the Health team must be trained for the proper manipulation of pain assessment tools(5)
To investigate how the pain assessment and management process in pediatric patients is performed by nursing team professionals and the suggestions for its improvement
Summary
Pain is an important concern of human beings and plays a warning role by indicating biological dysfunctions(1). According to the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), this is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential, subjective and individual injuries, reported according to individuals’ experiences(2). Just as pain is subjective and individual, its assessment follows the same path and is a complex activity that requires guidance, monitoring and renewal. C) Psychogenic: related to emotional state, such as migraines, epigastric pain and muscle contractures. The latter is harder to diagnose because there are no visible injuries or causes(3). The use of scales as measurement tools to systematize this action facilitates and improves the pain assessment process at all ages. In order to achieve this goal, the Health team must be trained for the proper manipulation of pain assessment tools(5)
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