Adequate knowledge of pediatric-related pain is required for effective pain management. As a result, a variety of measures can be implemented to improve the quality of management in Malaysian hospitals.
1. Build Relationships
As a pediatric caregiver, you will need to develop relationships with your pediatric patients and their parents. Begin with greeting the patient. This conveys to them that you value them. For compliance, you must gain the trust of your pediatric patient. After greeting the child, you can speak with the parent.
It is also a good idea to be interactive. Allow the child to examine your stethoscope before beginning a lung examination. Before you put the stethoscope in your ears, have them practice taking deep breaths.
2. Create a Comfortable Environments
Pediatric patients may be terrified of the sterile examination room. Make sure there are books, toys, and even crayons to use on the exam table.
In order to put pediatric patients at ease and calm their nerves, it is necessary to create a welcoming environment.
3. Do Homework
Get a sense of what different age groups are enjoying right now. This could entail watching an episode of Upin Ipin or downloading Tiktok. Keep up with popular children's shows, technology, and other topics to keep the conversation going.
Play with a young child who is slow to warm up. Build a Lego car, colour a picture, or play with Play-Doh. The language of play is understood by all children. Play also serves to divert their attention away from the more frightening aspects of the visit.
4. Make Eye Contact While Speaking
It is possible that standing over your pediatric patients will make them feel uneasy. If they are on the floor, kneel down to speak with them.
5. Let Them Help
Pediatric patients are naturally helpful. Allow them to assist you in preparing for the assessment, hold the Band-Aid, or first listen to your heart.
A career as a pediatric nurse is challenging but enjoyable. Let your guard down and rediscover what it is like to be a kid again. When communicating with pediatric patients and their parents, this will come in handy.
- Haleena Shakira
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