Children’s Pain: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals addresses the complex challenge of understanding and managing pain in children, especially when they cannot clearly articulate their experience. Bernie Carter and Joan Simons combine clinical insight, research evidence, and real-life stories to present a child- and family-centered approach to pain assessment and management. The book emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based care across diverse healthcare settings.
Key Features:
- Starts each chapter with a personal narrative from a child, family member, or healthcare professional to contextualize the discussion
- Integrates current research, theory, and practical implications for healthcare practice
- Covers ethical dilemmas in pediatric pain management
- Provides guidance on assessing pain in children who cannot verbalize their experience
- Explores pain management strategies across various healthcare settings
- Addresses challenging and unexplained pain presentations
- Designed for healthcare students and professionals working with children across all age groups
