Journal of pediatric nursing
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Review
A Systematic Review of the Psychometric Properties of the Modified Behavioral Pain Scale (MBPS).
Clinicians and researchers require a valid way to assess procedural pain experienced by infants and children. The Modified Behavioral Pain Scale (MBPS) has been used to assess immunisation pain. However, it is unknown whether it is valid for this purpose and whether use can be extended to other procedures. The aim of this study was to rigorously assess evidence addressing the psychometric properties of this scale and to provide recommendations for its use. ⋯ Studies to evaluate the capacity of the MBPS to assess pain in a range of procedures and to distinguish between pain and non-pain related distress are needed if it is to be recommended.
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Rural health care providers (HCPs) care for millions of Americans despite challenges. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provides rural HCPs training in assessment and interventions for critically ill/injured pediatric patients (American Heart Association, 2015). The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of integration of high fidelity simulators into PALS courses in a rural setting. ⋯ Integration of HFS into PALS may increase HCPs' ability to recall valuable knowledge when seconds matter most. Further research in long-term recall of knowledge and retention of skills following PALS training is needed.
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Multicenter Study
The Influence of Context on Utilizing Research Evidence for Pain Management in Jordanian Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU).
The purpose of this study was to gain a beginning understanding of the contextual factors that influence the use of research for pain management in Jordanian Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs). ⋯ Concentrating on modifiable contextual factors may positively influence Jordanian PICU nurses' use of research for pain management. This influence may extend to reduce children's pain in Jordanian PICUs.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Thermomechanical Stimulation during Vaccination on Anxiety, Pain, and Satisfaction in Pediatric Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Vaccination can be a significant source of pain for pediatric patients, which could result in fear of medical procedures and future reluctance to seek medical care. It is important for nurses to provide pain prevention during these procedures. This study sought to measure the impact of an intervention combining cold and vibration on pain scores during routine pediatric immunization. ⋯ The Buzzy device is an easy to implement intervention to reduce pediatric pain during vaccination. It may have the greatest impact in younger children but could be offered during all immunizations.
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Comparative Study
Visiting the Operating Theatre Before Surgery Did Not Reduce the Anxiety in Children and Their Attendant Parent.
The induction of anesthesia is known to be the most stressful part of the day of surgery for the child. Non-pharmacologic intervention is a field of great interest. The aims of this prospective randomized study were to evaluate if (1). A preoperative visit to the operating theatre would attenuate the anxiety of the child on the day of surgery. (2). A preoperative visit to the operating theatre would attenuate the anxiety of the parent on the day of surgery. ⋯ Though a preoperative visit to the surgery department and extensive information and therapeutic play does not seem to decrease the anxiety of the children scheduled for surgery and their parents it might be very important as information is highly wanted. Non-pharmacological interventions still need investigation in larger studies.