Pain management communication between parents and nurses after pediatric outpatient surgery.
J Pediatr Nurs
; 65: e87-e92, 2022.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to explore parent-nurse pain management communication during a child's discharge process following pediatric outpatient surgery. DESIGN ANDMETHODS:
Thirty-two clinical encounters at discharge between parents (N = 40) and nurses (N = 25) at BC Children's Hospital were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Content analysis was applied on the audio recordings and corresponding transcripts using MAXQDA qualitative research software and Microsoft Excel.RESULTS:
Overall, nurses delivered pain management instructions at an average sixth grade readability level and frequently used communication elements of reassurance, optimism, and question-asking. Less consistent communication elements included open-ended questions, interruptions, and promotion of parental decision-making. Parents most frequently asked one to five questions, with pain medication being the most inquired topic.CONCLUSIONS:
Several strengths of the nurse communication approach were identified, and parent questions highlighted a need for greater understanding around pain medication. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS These findings will help guide effective pain management communication and care for young patients and their families.Palavras-chave
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Manejo da Dor
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Ambulatórios
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pediatr Nurs
Assunto da revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article