Pain management in hospitalized children: unveiling barriers from the nursing perspective.

OBJECTIVE: To understand nursing team perceptions about the barriers in pain management in the care of hospitalized children. METHOD: Descriptive-exploratory study, with a qualitative approach, conducted with eight nurses and seven nursing technicians. Data were collected at the Universidade de São Paulo University Hospital, between June and September 2022, through individual interviews, analyzed from the perspective of thematic content analysis and in the light of Symbolic Interactionism. RESULTS: The following categories emerged: 1) Knowledge translation: is pain management actuallyperformed? and 2) Reflecting changes: how to achieve the potential of pain management? Professionals have theoretical knowledge about pain management, however, they listed numerous barriers at each stage, mainly related to institutional routine, and, when reflecting on this context, they indicated the need for an institutional protocol. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Barriers stand out from theoretical knowledge and make pain management for hospitalized children disregarded. Knowing this context is relevant forimplementing change strategies.

Discursive analysis of nursing care toward childhood fever and its contextual differences: An ethnomethodological study.

Fever is the most common clinical sign during infancy. Nurses deal with fever in children most directly and it is an integral aspect of their role as pediatric nurses. The objective of this study is to analyze the perceptions, knowledge and attitudes toward childhood fever of nurses in three health contexts: pediatric hospitalization, pediatric emergency and primary care. To respond this objective, a qualitative study with ethnomethodological approach has been carried out. In-depth interviews were conducted and theoretical clinical cases were presented to nurses working in pediatrics in the three settings studied. After the analysis of the discourses, the codes were classified into three categories: static and number-centric knowledge, dependent nursing attitude, and unconscious model nurses. On the one hand, when we analyze and compare the perceptions, attitudes and knowledge of the nurses between the different contexts, we find differences that consist mainly of what the context requires of them. On the other hand, in general and regardless of the context, the nurses interviewed place themselves in a traditional framework when faced with the phenomenon of fever in children.

Opportunities to Diversify the Pediatric Nursing Workforce: A Focus on Male Nurses.

INTRODUCTION: Pediatric nursing has been a profession dominated by women, but patients benefit from representation of both men and women. We describe characteristics associated with male pediatric nurses and consider potential pathways to greater male pediatric nurse workforce participation. METHOD: We used data from the 2018 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses, a nationally representative survey of nurses that estimates characteristics of the workforce. We present summary statistics to describe demographic, work setting and work environment characteristics of male and pediatric nurse workforces. Analyses accounted for complex survey design and weighting. RESULTS: Only 7% (N = 108,752) of the pediatric registered nurse workforce and 3% (N = 779) of the pediatric nurse practitioner workforces were male. Notable demographic and educational difference exist among compared workforces. DISCUSSION: Males are significantly underrepresented in pediatric nursing. Much effort and intention need to be directed towards increasing male representation in pediatric nursing.

Abordaje de la obesidad infantil. Comparativa entre comunidades autónomas / Approach to Childhood Obesity in Spain. A comparison among autonomies

Fundamentos: la obesidad infantil representa un grave problema de salud pública y, dado su carácter multifactorial y sus consecuencias, resulta necesario llevar a cabo un abordaje eficaz. El sistema de autonomías español, con competencias delegadas, podría acentuar la desigualdad en su abordaje. El objetivo del estudio fue conocer la existencia o no de dichas desigualdades. Métodos: se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal descriptivo, entre los meses de febrero-abril de 2022, en el que se comparó el abordaje de la obesidad infantil entre las diecisiete comunidades y dos ciudades autónomas, mediante el análisis de los siguientes indicadores: personal de pediatría; enfermería pediátrica; personal de nutrición y su reconocimiento legal; existencia de planes integrales; y gasto sanitario para obesidad infantil. La búsqueda de información se realizó mediante revisión bibliográfica y solicitud de acceso a información pública a las correspondientes consejerías autonómicas. Hubo cálculo de ratios de pediatras y enfermeros por 1.000 habitantes y gasto sanitario por habitante. Resultados: se observó que a nivel nacional los pediatras poseen una ratio acorde a las recomendaciones internacionales (1,21), no así enfermería general y pediátrica (con una ratio de 0,65, que equivale a aproximadamente 1.544 habitantes por cada enfermera), ni el personal de nutrición. Entre comunidades autónomas se apreciaron grandes variaciones para las tres categorías. Los planes integrales de abordaje se encontraron desactualizados o, directamente, ausentes, al igual que el análisis periódico del gasto derivado de la obesidad.Conclusiones: el abordaje de la obesidad infantil parece variar de forma considerable entre autonomías según los indicadores analizados. Por ello, sería recomendable encauzar todos los esfuerzos en homogenizarlo, para mejorar la calidad asistencial e igualar las oportunidades de prevención y tratamiento en todo el ámbito nacional.(au)

Background: childhood obesity represents a serious public health problem and given its multifactorial nature and its con-sequences; it is necessary to carry out an effective approach. The spanish system of autonomies, with delegated powers, could accentuate inequality in its approach. The objective of the study was to know the existence or not of these inequalities. Methods: a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out between the months of february-april 2022, in which the approach to childhood obesity was compared among the seventeen communities and two autonomous cities, through the analysis of the following indicators: pediatric staff, pediatric nursing, nutrition personnel and their legal recognition, the existence of comprehensive plans and health expenditure on childhood obesity. The search for information has been carried out through a bibliographic review and a request for access to public information to the corresponding regional councils. It were performed ratios of paediatricians and nurses per 1,000 inhabitants and health expenditure per inhabitant were calculated.results: it was observed that in spain paediatricians have a ratio according to international recommendations (1.21), but not ge-neral and paediatric nursing (with a ratio of 0.65, which is equivalent to approximately 1,544 inhabitants for each nurse), and nutrition professionals. Among autonomies there were large variations for the three categories. Comprehensive plans were outdated or absent altogether, as well as the periodic analysis of obesity expenditure. Conclusions: the approach to childhood obesity seems to vary considerably among autonomies according to the analysed indicators. Thus, it would be advisable to lead all efforts to homogenize it, to improve care quality and prevention and treatment choices in all national regions.(AU)

Investigation of the impact of paediatric hospices on the quality of care of paediatric nurses.

BACKGROUND: The establishment of paediatric hospices improves the quality of care of paediatric nurses. AIM: To examine the effect of establishing paediatric hospices on the quality of care of paediatric nurses. METHODS: Data was collected between 22 October 2022 and 25 February 2023. An online survey method was used to collect sociodemographic data and paediatric hospice data for paediatric nurses and a scale was used to determine the opinions of nurses working in the field of paediatrics. A total of 300 paediatric nurses who voluntarily participated in the collection of the research data were selected with the convenience sampling method, with written consent. SPSS 26.0 data analysis programme was used in the statistical analysis of the data obtained in the study, and Independent Sample t-test and ANOVA analysis were used in the analysis of the data. FINDINGS: Of the participating paediatric nurses, 60.9% were women, 39.1% were men, 41.1% were married, 65.9% were between the ages of 22-33, and 71.6% worked at a paediatric hospice. There was no significant difference in paediatric hospice scale scores according to sociodemographic variables such as gender, age, marital status, education level and the health institution worked by paediatric nurses (p>.05). There was a significant difference in paediatric hospice scale scores according to hospice information. It was determined that the establishment of paediatric hospices had an effect on the quality of care (p<.01). CONCLUSION: Paediatric nurses felt that the establishment of paediatric hospices would improve the quality of care of children at the end of life. It is recommended that applications and studies on the establishment and structuring of paediatric hospices should be carried out by expanding the samples, not only in the field of paediatric nursing, but also in all nursing fields.

Essential elements nurses have to address to promote a safe discharge in paediatrics: A systematic review and narrative synthesis.

AIM: The aim of the study was to synthesize the evidence on the essential elements, nurses must address when they perform therapeutic education to patients and their caregivers to promote a safe paediatric hospital-to-home discharge. DESIGN: A systematic review and narrative synthesis. METHODS: The search strategy identifies studies published between 2016 and 2023. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklists. The protocol of this review was not registered. A search of three electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL and Web of Science) and a search in the reference lists of the included studies was conducted in February 2021 and June 2023. RESULTS: Fifteen studies met the inclusion criteria. The essential elements identified are grouped into the following topics: emergency management, physiological needs, medical device and medications management, long-term management and short-term management. Nurses have a critical role in ensuring patient safety and quality of care, and the nurses' competence makes the difference in the discharge's related outcomes. Our results can help the nursing profession implement comprehensive discharge projects. Our results support the improvement of nurse-led paediatric discharge programmes. Nurse managers can identify the grey areas of therapeutic education provided in their units and work for their improvement. Following the implementation of therapeutic education on these topics, measuring the discharge's related outcomes could be interesting. This study addresses the problem of managing a safe and efficient nurse-led discharge in a paediatric setting. It presents evidence on the essential elements to promote a safe paediatric discharge at home. These could impact nursing practice by using them to implement project and discharge pathways. We have adhered to relevant EQUATOR guidelines-PRISMA guidelines for reporting systematic review. No patients, service users, caregivers or public members were involved in this study due to its nature (systematic review).

Nurse perceptions of caring for pediatric patients with behavioral health needs on non-psychiatric units during the COVID-19 pandemic.

PURPOSE: The study examined nurses' perceptions of barriers and needs when caring for pediatric patients with behavioral health needs in inpatient non-psychiatric units during the pandemic. DESIGN AND METHODS: A quantitative descriptive comparative design was used. Members of Society of Pediatric Nurses and National Pediatric Nurse Scientist Collaborative were recruited. The survey included questions about perceived barriers and needs in caring for children with behavioral health needs in their units. RESULTS: A total of 335 nurses across the United States participated. Descriptive statistics, chi-square, and Kruskal-Wallis evaluated responses. Nurses in Southeast/Southwest regions were less fearful when caring for pediatric patients with behavioral health needs (p = .03), more often knew what to do (p = .01), and were supported by a behavioral health team with regular rounding (p = .035). Nurses in adult/pediatric hospitals were less likely to have adequate education to feel competent (p = .012). Nurses in the emergency department were less fearful (p = .02), more confident (p = .025), and more competent (p = .006). Nurses with up to two years of experience were likelier to feel assignments reflected the patient workload (p = .001) and more familiar with trauma-informed care protocols (p = .013). CONCLUSIONS: This study illustrated significant variations in competence, readiness, and attitudes among nurses across different regions, hospital types, departments, and experience levels when caring for pediatric patients with behavioral health needs. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Results from this study could lead to the development of clinical practice guidelines, protocols, or policies to guide practice.

Inpatient pediatric nursing staff experiences treating psychiatric patients: A mixed methods study.

PROBLEM: A gap in the literature exists attempting to understand the impact that the influx of pediatric psychiatric patients has had on inpatient general medicine pediatric nursing staff. METHODS: A mixed-method research study was conducted among full- and part-time pediatric nurses and nursing assistants working on general pediatric units. Quantitative data was collected via an anonymous survey using the Professional Quality of Life Scale version 5 and Support Appraisal for Work Stressors scale. Surveys were followed by semistructured interviews. FINDINGS: Of the 158 staff eligible, 47 (29.7%) participated in the quantitative portion. [Correction added on 29 September 2023, after the first online publication: In the preceding sentence, the participation rate was revised from 23.5% to 29.7% in this version.] Significant differences were found between roles, with nurses experiencing lower levels of compassion satisfaction and higher levels of burnout. Role differences were seen in supervisor support and nonwork support, with nurses reporting less support from both. Supervisor support showed a significant correlational relationship with compassion satisfaction and burnout. Nonwork support showed similar correlations with compassion satisfaction and burnout. Themes that emerged from the interviews were Barriers to Care, Emotional Impact, and "Help Me Help You." CONCLUSION: Nurses may be at greater risk for compassion fatigue due to perceived inadequate support from leadership, unclear role expectations, and lack of resources.

Manejo não farmacológico da enfermagem em pacientes pediátricos com febre e hipertermia: uma revisão sistemática / Non-pharmacological nursing management of pediatric patients with fever and hyperthermia: a systematic review / Manejo de enfermería no farmacológico del paciente pediátrico con fiebre e hipertermia: una revisión sistemática

Objetivo: descrever o manejo não farmacológico do enfermeiro frente ao paciente pediátrico com febre ou hipertermia. Método: a revisão seguiu o PRISMA, contou com estudos empíricos, que abordassem o manejo não farmacológico em crianças com febre, estudos entre 2013 e 2023. As bases de dados foram Adolec, BVS, Embase, LILACS, Web of Science e a biblioteca SciELO, com os descritores "criança", "hipertermia", "febre", "enfermagem" e "enfermagem pediátrica". Resultados: selecionado 7 estudos, descrevem que o manejo não farmacológico são massoterapia, compressas, água morna e sabonete com Marshmallow. O uso de antitérmico (paracetamol) e outra medida não farmacológico foi evidenciada como efetiva. Há lacuna de protocolos para guiar os profissionais para o atendimento da criança com febre, além dos profissionais se basearem em suas crenças na assistência. Conclusão: o uso não farmacológico foi eficaz em conjunto com antitérmico. Há necessidade de outros estudos e desenvolvimento de protocolos para guiar os profissionais na assistência.

Objective: to describe the nurse's non-pharmacological management of pediatric patients with fever or hyperthermia. Method: the review followed PRISMA and included empirical studies that addressed non-pharmacological management in children with fever, studies between 2013 and 2023. The databases were Adolec, BVS, Embase, LILACS, Web of Science and the SciELO library, with the descriptors "child", "hyperthermia", "fever", "nursing" and "pediatric nursing". Results: 7 studies were selected, describing non-pharmacological management as massage therapy, compresses, warm water, and soap with Marshmallow. The use of antipyretics (paracetamol) and other non-pharmacological measures were shown to be effective. There is a lack of protocols to guide professionals in caring for children with fever, in addition to professionals relying on their beliefs in care. Conclusion:non-pharmacological use was effective in conjunction with antipyretics. There is a need for further studies and development of protocols to guide professionals in helping.

Objetivos:describir el manejo no farmacológico de la enfermera del paciente pediátrico con fiebre o hipertermia. Método: la revisión siguió PRISMA, incluyó estudios empíricos que abordaron el manejo no farmacológico en niños con fiebre, estudios entre 2013 y 2023. Las bases de datos fueron Adolec, BVS, Embase, LILACS, Web of Science y la biblioteca SciELO, con los descriptores "niño", "hipertermia", "fiebre", "enfermería" y "enfermería pediátrica". Resultados: se seleccionaron 7 estudios que describen manejo no farmacológico como terapia con masajes, compresas, agua tibia y jabón con Marshmallow. Se demostró eficaz el uso de antipiréticos (paracetamol) y otras medidas no farmacológicas. Faltan protocolos que orienten a los profesionales en el cuidado de niños con fiebre, además de que los profesionales se basen en sus creencias sobre el cuidado. Conclusión: el uso no farmacológico fue efectivo en conjunto con antipiréticos. Es necesario realizar más estudios y desarrollar protocolos que orienten a los profesionales en la prestación de asistencia.

Families' situation of caring for a child with a chronic condition: a mixed methods study / Situación de las familias en el cuidado de un hijo con una enfermedad crónica: un estudio de métodos mixtos / Situação de cuidar de uma criança com condição crônica pelas famílias: estudo de métodos mistos

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the meanings attributed by family members to the situation of caring for a child with a chronic condition (CCC), in the light of the Family Management Style Framework (FMSF). Method: A mixed-methods, parallel-convergent study, guided by the FMSF theoretical framework, using the conceptual component "Definition of the Situation". Fifty-three CCC families took part. Data was collected using a semi-structured interview, a questionnaire to characterize the participants and a Family Management Measure scale. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was carried out on the quantitative data and the qualitative data was subjected to deductive thematic analysis. Results: Family members reported a view of normality in relation to CCC, also verified by the Child's Daily Life scale. However, they indicate the repercussions of the chronic condition on the family, and that they devote more attention and time to meeting the child's care needs, which was also verified in the View of the Impact of the Condition and Management Effort scales. Conclusion: Families have a positive view of the situation of caring for CCC at home, but point out some negative effects, such as the greater time spent caring for the child.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar los significados atribuidos por los familiares a la situación de cuidado de un hijo con una condición crónica (CCC), a la luz del Marco de Estilos de Gestión Familiar (FMSF). Método: Estudio de métodos mixtos, paralelo-convergente, orientado por el marco teórico del FMSF, utilizando el componente conceptual "Definición de la Situación". Participaron 53 familias CCC. Los datos se recogieron mediante una entrevista semiestructurada, un cuestionario para caracterizar a los participantes y una escala de Medida de Gestión Familiar. Se analizaron estadísticas descriptivas e inferenciales para los datos cuantitativos y los datos cualitativos se sometieron a un análisis temático deductivo.. Resultados: Los familiares relataron una visión de normalidad en relación al CCC, verificada también por la escala de Vida Cotidiana del Niño. Sin embargo, señalan las repercusiones de la condición crónica en la familia, y que dedican más atención y tiempo a la atención de las necesidades de cuidado del niño, lo que también fue verificado en las escalas Visión del Impacto de la Condición y Esfuerzo de Gestión. Conclusión: Las familias tienen una visión positiva de la situación de cuidar de CCC en casa, pero señalan algunos efectos negativos, como el mayor tiempo dedicado al cuidado del niño.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar os significados atribuídos por familiares a situação de cuidar de uma criança com condição crônica (CCC), à luz do Family Management Style Framework (FMSF). Método: Pesquisa de métodos mistos, do tipo paralelo convergente, orientada pelo referencial teórico FMSF, utilizando o componente conceitual "Definição da Situação". Participaram 53 famílias de CCC. Os dados foram coletados por entrevista semiestruturada, questionário de caracterização dos participantes e escala de Medida de Manejo Familiar. Realizou-se análise estatística descritiva e inferencial dos dados quantitativos e os dados qualitativos foram submetidos à análise temática do tipo dedutiva. Resultados: Familiares referem uma visão de normalidade em relação à CCC, verificada também pela escala Vida Diária da Criança. Contudo, indicam as repercussões da condição crônica na família, e que dedicam maior atenção e tempo para atender às necessidades de cuidado da criança, também verificado nas escalas de Visão do Impacto da Condição e Esforço de Manejo. Conclusão: As famílias possuem uma visão positiva da situação de cuidar das CCC no domicílio, apontando, contudo, alguns efeitos negativos, como é o caso do maior tempo despendido na atenção à criança.

Pediatric oncology nursing practice in Latin America and the Caribbean

One of the main aims of the WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer and the CureAll Americas framework is to strengthen centers of excellence and promote the training of the health workforce, especially pediatric oncology nurses, specialized in nursing care for children and adolescents with cancer and their families. These health personnel provide compassionate, non traumatic, complex, continuous, ethical, conscious patient- and family-centered care in order to meet the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and cultural needs of the people involved. This publication is aimed at health administration teams, hospital management teams, and professional pediatric oncology nursing groups. Its objective is to identify, systematize, and consolidate available evidence on the scope of pediatric oncology nursing practice in Latin America and the Caribbean based on core competencies, in order to incorporate them into clinical practice, teaching, and research. The preparation process included a systematic review aimed at finding the best evidence on this subject. Patient- and family centered care and the conceptual model of competencies for teenagers and young adults with cancer, developed by the Teenage Cancer Trust with the support of the Royal College of Nursing, were the theoretical foundations supporting the systematization of recommendations.

Cuidado de la familia al niño en una Unidad de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica / Cuidado da família à criança em uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica / Care of the family to the child in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

This study aimed to know the care provided by the family member to the child admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This is a descriptive and exploratory research with a qualitative approach, developed in a PICU of a hospital in the south of Rio Grande do Sul / Brazil. Fifteen family caregivers participated. The collection took place between December 2017 and January 2018, through a semistructured interview that occurred after the approval of the Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Medicine of the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), under the opinion nº 2,416,925. The data were interpreted according to the thematic content analysis. Two categories were elaborated: Care provided by family members within a PICU; Relationship established by the health team of the PICU with the family caregiver and the child. The family offers the child a care based on love, affection and warmth, exposed when performing actions such as changing diapers, assisting in bathing and dressing. Likewise, the care received by the family members by the health team proved to be important to facilitate the process of adaptation to the situation lived and the continuity of the care of the family member to the child. In this sense, it can be seen that health professionals, especially nursing, may be conducting a therapeutic listening in their daily care, with a view to effective communication in which both speak the same language, valuing the meanings and meanings attributed by the family to this experience.(AU)

Este estudio tiene el objetivo de conocer el cuidado dispensado por el familiar al niño internado en la Unidad de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica (UTIP). Se trata de una investigación descriptiva y exploratoria con abordaje cualitativo, desarrollada en una UTIP de un hospital del sur de Rio Grande do Sul / Brasil. Participaron 15 familiares cuidadores de niños. La recolección ocurrió entre diciembre / 2017 a enero / 2018, por medio de una entrevista semiestructurada que ocurrió después de la aprobación del Comité de Ética en Investigación de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), bajo el parecer nº 2.416.925. Los datos fueron interpretados según el análisis de contenido temático. Se elaboró dos categorías: el cuidado prestado por los familiares dentro de una UTIP; Relación establecida por el equipo de salud de la UTIP con el familiar cuidador y el niño. La familia ofrece al niño un cuidado basado en el amor, cariño y calidez, expuestos al realizar acciones como cambiar los pañales, auxiliar en el baño y en curativos. De la misma forma el cuidado recibido por los familiares por parte del equipo de salud se mostró importante para facilitar el proceso de adaptación a la situación vivida y la continuidad del cuidado del familiar al niño. En este sentido se percibe que los profesionales de salud, en especial la enfermería podrá estar realizando en su cuidado diario una escucha terapéutica, con vistas a una comunicación efectiva en que ambos hablen el mismo lenguaje, valorizando los sentidos y los significados atribuidos por la familia a esa vivencia.(AU)

Este estudo objetivou conhecer o cuidado prestado pelo familiar a criança internada na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica (UTIP). Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva e exploratória com abordagem qualitativa, desenvolvida em uma UTIP de um hospital do sul do Rio Grande do Sul/Brasil. Participaram 15 familiares cuidadores de crianças. A coleta ocorreu entre dezembro/2017 a janeiro/2018, por meio de uma entrevista semiestruturada que ocorreu após a aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), sob o parecer nº 2.416.925. Os dados foram interpretados segundo a análise de conteúdo temática. Elaborou-se duas categorias: O cuidado prestado pelos familiares dentro de uma UTIP; Relação estabelecida pela equipe de saúde da UTIP com o familiar cuidador e a criança. A família oferece a criança um cuidado baseado no amor, carinho e aconchego, expostos ao realizar ações como trocar as fraldas, auxiliar no banho e em curativos. Da mesma forma o cuidado recebido pelos familiares por parte da equipe de saúde se mostrou importante para facilitar o processo de adaptação a situação vivida e a continuidade do cuidado do familiar a criança. Neste sentido percebe-se que os profissionais de saúde, em especial a enfermagem poderá estar realizando em seu cuidado diário uma escuta terapêutica, com vistas a uma comunicação efetiva em que ambos falem a mesma linguagem, valorizando os sentidos e os significados atribuídos pela família a essa vivência.(AU)

Investigation of the relationship between nursing students' knowledge level of paediatric emergency practices and paediatric comfort and worry.

AIM: This study aimed to examine the relationship between nursing students' knowledge level of paediatric emergency practices and their clinical comfort and worry status. METHODS: A cross-sectional correlational design was used. Data was collected using the "Personal Information Form," "Paediatric Nursing Student Clinical Comfort and Worry Assessment Tool," and "Paediatric Emergency Practices Information Questionnaire. RESULTS: The nursing students' knowledge level of paediatric emergency practices was good (14.76 ± 2.67/2-20). Their level of worry in paediatric services was above average (14.14 ± 4.8/5-25), while their paediatric clinical comfort level was at an average level (17.61 ± 3.72/10-30). It was found that as the nursing students' knowledge level of paediatric emergency practices increased, their comfort in paediatric clinics improved (r = 0.11, p = 0.003), and their worry levels decreased (r = -0.382, p < 0.001). Variables such as knowing the emergency number to call in case of poisoning and taking the child to a health facility after an electric shock contributed to the students' clinical comfort and worry (p < 0.005). CONCLUSION: The students' worry levels in paediatric clinics were above average, while their paediatric clinical comfort levels were average. As students' knowledge of paediatric emergency practices increased, they felt more comfortable in the clinical setting and had lower worry levels. IMPLICATION OF PRACTICE: Providing nursing students with theoretical and practical training centred on paediatric emergency situations before their clinical rotations are believed to enhance their comfort in paediatric clinics.