Pain assessment tools: A literature review

Autor: Aneta Michalczewska, Natalia Wierzejska, Magdalena Pach, Agnieszka Fugas, Agnieszka Nowak, Zuzanna Chmielowiec, Alicja Partyka, Mariola Dziedzic, Karolina Smykiewicz, Justyna Dobrzańska
Jazyk: English<br />Spanish; Castilian<br />Polish<br />Russian<br />Ukrainian
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Education, Health and Sport, Vol 68 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2391-8306
DOI: 10.12775/JEHS.2024.68.50167
Popis: Pain is a major factor expressed by hospital patients and is the main reason they seek medical help. Evidence suggests that children experiencing pain often do not receive optimal pain assessment and relief. This article refers to a literature review discussing tools and management strategies for assessing children's pain. It concludes that implementing an educational program for medical professionals could enhance their awareness of best practices in pain assessment and management guidelines.
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