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Development of a Pain Management Protocol for a Paediatric Ward in the Gambia, West Africa
Joint Authors
Howie, Stephen R. C.
Njai, Pamela Collier
Puchalski Ritchie, Lisa M.
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-06-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Despite recent advances in our understanding of paediatric pain and its management, pain continues to be undertreated globally, particularly in children and in low income countries.
This article describes the development of a paediatric analgesia and sedation protocol, tailored to the specific setting of the Medical Research Council (MRC) paediatric ward in the Gambia, West Africa.
An iterative process was used throughout development, with inputs from the medical literature, local providers, and pain experts, incorporated to ensure a safe, effective, and locally appropriate protocol.
We demonstrate that evidence-based published guidelines, can and should be adapted to allow for optimal pain management given the resources and capabilities of specific health care settings.
It is hoped that the process and protocol described here, will not only help to improve care on the MRC ward, but serve as an example to others working toward improving pain management in similar health care settings.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Puchalski Ritchie, Lisa M.& Howie, Stephen R. C.& Njai, Pamela Collier. 2010. Development of a Pain Management Protocol for a Paediatric Ward in the Gambia, West Africa. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Puchalski Ritchie, Lisa M.…[et al.]. Development of a Pain Management Protocol for a Paediatric Ward in the Gambia, West Africa. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Puchalski Ritchie, Lisa M.& Howie, Stephen R. C.& Njai, Pamela Collier. Development of a Pain Management Protocol for a Paediatric Ward in the Gambia, West Africa. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512835
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-512835