Pediatric nursing
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Pediatric nurses from varied practice and educational backgrounds learned about research by doing a ward-based study. The aim of the study was to determine if regular assessment of children's pain would improve their pain management and postoperative progress. ⋯ Study results reinforce findings reported in the literature regarding ineffective pain management in children, and highlight a need for improved nursing practice. Clinical significance was achieved in terms of staff learning of the research process, increased awareness of pediatric pain management practices, improved ward morale, and inter-agency sharing of resources.