Best Practices in Pediatric Oncology Pain Management. Issue 5 (May 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Taam, Brittany; Lim, Fidelindo
• Is Part Of: American journal of nursing. Volume 123:Issue 5(2023)
• Page Start: 52
• Page End: 58
• Publication Date: 2023-05
• Subjects: nursing care -- oncology -- pain -- pain management -- pediatrics; Nursing -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 610.7305
• DOI: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000933948.84251.f3
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0002-936X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Pediatric oncology patients are vulnerable to pain that may be caused by the disease or its treatment, and this symptom can be challenging to manage. This article focuses on the importance of pain control, pain assessment and treatment, and special considerations in pediatric oncology pain management, including preparing children for painful procedures and the family's role in managing pain. Abstract : This article—winner of the 2022 Nurse Faculty Scholars/ AJN Mentored Writing Award—provides clinicians with the necessary tools to reduce suffering and promote pain management in this patient population.