Knowledge, Practices and Barriers towards Pediatrics’ Pain Management among pediatric nurses in a Private Hospital

Abstract

Unrelieved pain among hospitalized children is a worldwide phenomenon for decades as a cause of suffering and decreased quality of life. Understanding of pain has been improved significantly in terms of its physiology and causes, accompanied by advancement in its treatment methods. Nurses play an essential role in children’s pain management process, as they provide care to them. Hence, nurses should be knowledgeable, competent, and efficient in pediatric pain assessment and management. The aim of this study was to determine nurse’s level in knowledge and attitudes towards pediatric pain management at KPJ Seremban, KPJ Ampang, KPJ Damansara, KPJ Selangor, KPJ Tawakkal and KPJ Kajang in Malaysia.