Author(s):
S.K. Mohanasundari, Shyamala Ravikoti, Neelam Vashistha, Rashmi Singh, Divya Radhakrishnan, Manulata, Kalyani Banoth, Nagasai Samyutha Nelloru, Dharshini Priya RS
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DOI:
10.52711/2454-2660.2025.00057 
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S.K. Mohanasundari1, Shyamala Ravikoti2, Neelam Vashistha3, Rashmi Singh3, Divya Radhakrishnan3, Manulata4, Kalyani Banoth4, Nagasai Samyutha Nelloru4, Dharshini Priya RS4
1Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, AIIMS Bibinagar.
2Additional Professor, Dept of Microbiology, AIIMS Bibinagar.
3Tutor/CI (Nursing), College of Nursing, AIIMS Bibinagar.
4Nursing Officer’s AIIMS Bibinagar.
*Corresponding Author
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Volume - 13,
Issue - 4,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Pain assessment in children is a crucial aspect of pediatric care, yet it remains challenging due to varying developmental stages and communication abilities. Pain is now recognized as the fifth vital sign and must be assessed with the same rigor as other clinical parameters. Children experience pain from multiple sources, including medical procedures, injuries, surgeries, and chronic diseases. Pain assessment in children involves evaluating onset, duration, aggravating and relieving factors, and effectiveness of current treatment. Various age-appropriate pain assessment tools—ranging from behavioral scales like FLACC and r-FLACC to self-report scales such as the Wong-Baker Faces and visual analog scales—enable healthcare professionals to accurately measure pain intensity. Special consideration is required when assessing pain in non-verbal children or those with cognitive impairments. By integrating behavioral, physiological, and verbal cues, nurses can develop individualized pain management strategies that address both physical and emotional needs. Effective pain assessment empowers nurses to improve patient comfort, enhance recovery, and strengthen the child-caregiver relationship, ultimately promoting holistic pediatric care.
Cite this article:
S.K. Mohanasundari, Shyamala Ravikoti, Neelam Vashistha, Rashmi Singh, Divya Radhakrishnan, Manulata, Kalyani Banoth, Nagasai Samyutha Nelloru, Dharshini Priya RS. Methods of Pain Assessment in Children. International Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2025;13(4):285-3. doi: 10.52711/2454-2660.2025.00057
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S.K. Mohanasundari, Shyamala Ravikoti, Neelam Vashistha, Rashmi Singh, Divya Radhakrishnan, Manulata, Kalyani Banoth, Nagasai Samyutha Nelloru, Dharshini Priya RS. Methods of Pain Assessment in Children. International Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2025;13(4):285-3. doi: 10.52711/2454-2660.2025.00057 Available on: https://www.ijneronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-13-4-15
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