Pediatric Pain Management

Pain management is an essential component of pediatric care. Studies show that when compared to adults, children are often not treated adequately for pain. Identification of the presence and severity of pain in children is challenging due to many factors including cognitive and developmental levels. Psychologic, physiologic, behavioral, and situational factors also impact the pediatric pain experience. This presentation will provide in-depth information on techniques for assessment and management of pediatric pain based on the child’s cognitive ability and stage of development.

Learning Outcomes:

At the conclusion of this session will be able to verbalize the importance of appropriate pain management in relation to patient/family satisfaction as well as identify a pain assessment tool appropriate for pediatric pain.

Sarah Nelson, PhD

Dr. Sarah Nelson, PHD, is a Staff Psychologist at Boston Children’s Hospital. She is also an Instructor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Nelson is a clinician and researcher in the field of pediatric chronic pain. Clinically, Dr. Nelson engages patients from all over the world in pain clinic evaluations. She delivers weekly therapy to patients with chronic pain, in the Boston area. With respect to research, Dr. Nelson is interested in how psychological trauma or chronic stress relates to chronic pain on a neurobiological level.


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