Pain in Children: Neglected, Unaddressed and Mismanaged
Author Information
Author(s): Mathews Lulu
Primary Institution: Institute of Palliative Medicine, Calicut, Kerala, India
Hypothesis
Pediatric pain is often neglected and inadequately managed due to various barriers.
Conclusion
Children are particularly responsive to pain-controlling strategies that involve their imaginations and senses of play.
Supporting Evidence
- 40% of children and adolescents complain of pain at least once weekly.
- Chronic pain affects at least 15%-20% of children.
- 20% of children aged 5-17 years suffer from headaches.
- Untreated pain in childhood can lead to chronic pain in adulthood.
Takeaway
Kids can feel pain just like adults, but sometimes doctors don't pay enough attention to it, which can make them feel worse later on.
Potential Biases
There are misconceptions among healthcare providers about children's pain perception and management.
Limitations
The study highlights that pediatric pain management research has not been effectively translated into routine clinical practice.
Participant Demographics
The text discusses pain in children aged 0-17 years.
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