An exploration of nurses' knowledge of, and attitudes towards, pain recognition and management in neonates

摘要: The frontiers of fetal viability are constantly being extended leading to the survival smaller and more premature neonates. Ironically it is also these most vulnerable neonates that subjected numerous invasive procedures therapies necessary for their survival. Although much progress has been made in field neonatal pain management infants continue be exposed repeated painful stimuli. Pain assessment dependent on nurses' ability identify cues. However, a review literature suggests some nurses experience difficulties recognizing indicators. In addition, do not always demonstrate an awareness current research findings. majority studies described pertain children rather than per se. Further required this area discover cues used by when assessing what attitudes knowledge possess towards group. addition practicing need integrate findings into daily practice. Organizations develop supportive mechanisms based practice provide in-service education meet deficits area.