Journal of pediatric nursing
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This study examined the intensity of pain children experience following surgical procedures, the relationship between analgesic administration patterns and perceived level of pain, and children's affective, cognitive, and sensory interpretation of their experiences with pain. The sample included 24 children between 7 and 11 years of age who were hospitalized after abdominal, orthopedic, or urologic surgery. ⋯ On the third day after surgery, children were interviewed about their experiences with pain. The findings provide insight into the content of children's fears and concerns when they have postoperative pain, and how they interpret their responses and the responses of others in the management of their pain experience.
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This article explores the presence of chronic sorrow in families of chronically ill children and applies role theory concepts in the understanding of this phenomenon. Research findings in the area of chronic sorrow, family adaptation, and role theory are used to formulate propositions specific to the application of role theory in the study of chronic sorrow. The clinical and research applicability for nurses working with families of chronically disabled children are discussed to assist in providing quality family-nursing care.