Journal for specialists in pediatric nursing : JSPN
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J Spec Pediatr Nurs · Jul 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of balloon inflation and cough trick methods on easing pain in children during the drawing of venous blood samples: a randomized controlled trial.
The purpose was to determine the effects of the balloon inflation and cough trick methods on easing pain in children during the drawing of venous blood samples. ⋯ Coughing and inflating balloons during venipuncture do not require preparation and are time saving, easy, accessible, and effective in reducing pain.
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J Spec Pediatr Nurs · Apr 2014
Influences shaping nurses' use of distraction for children's procedural pain.
This study explored pediatric nurses' choices to use distraction for managing painful procedures. ⋯ Nurses' distress and competency performing painful procedures on children influenced practice. Future qualitative studies could extend understanding of pain management choices by pediatric nurses and the impact on undermanaged pain.
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J Spec Pediatr Nurs · Apr 2014
ReviewA review of pain measures for hospitalized children with cognitive impairment.
The aims of this review were to examine pain measures for hospitalized children with cognitive impairment who are unable to self-report and to describe the best available evidence for their clinical utility in acute care settings. ⋯ The revised Face, Leg, Activity, Cry, and Consolability scale has demonstrated feasibility in acute care settings related to ease of use, time requirements, and flexibility regarding caregiver input.
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J Spec Pediatr Nurs · Jan 2014
ReviewPain management for pediatric tonsillectomy: an integrative review through the perioperative and home experience.
This integrative review aims to increase our understanding of current pain management care practices for children undergoing tonsillectomy. ⋯ Nurses have many opportunities to understand pain management practices and intervene to minimize pain experienced in pediatric outpatients undergoing tonsillectomy.
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J Spec Pediatr Nurs · Oct 2013
Comparative StudyUnder pressure: preventing pressure ulcers in critically ill infants.
To determine whether a pressure ulcer prevention bundle was associated with a significant reduction in pressure ulcer development in infants in the pediatric intensive care unit. ⋯ Pressure ulcers can be prevented in the most vulnerable patients with the consistent implementation of evidence-based interventions and system supports to assist nurses with the change in practice.