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Decision-making and paediatric pain: a review |
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| Authors: | Huda Huijer Abu-Saad RN PhD Jan PH Hamers RN PhD |
| Institution: | Professor and Chairperson, Department of Nursing Science, University Maastricht, PO Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands;Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing Science, University Maastricht, PO Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands |
| Abstract: | The aim of this paper is to present an overview of the literature on the factors influencing decision-making the nursing care of children in pain. To that effect published and unpublished references werr reviewed. The most frequently cited factors influencing the assessment and management of pain in children are summarized and discussed. Finally recommendations are made where further research is warranted. |
| Keywords: | decision-making nursing paediatric pain |