ArticleFrontiers in pediatrics2026
Global perspectives on pediatric pain management: analysis of attitudes, beliefs and knowledge in healthcare professionals, a multicenter study.
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Abstract
Introduction: Pediatric pain remains insufficiently assessed and managed worldwide, despite advances in pain science and clinical guidelines. Health professionals' attitudes, beliefs, and level of training play a crucial role in the quality of pain management provided to children. Objectives: To analyze the relationship between attitudes and beliefs toward pediatric pain and the level of knowledge and training among health sciences students and professionals participating in an international educational project. Methods: A multicenter, cross-sectional, analytical study was conducted within the framework of the HUPEDCARE project. A total of 2,807 participants from Europe, America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania completed the validated HUPEDCARE-Q questionnaire. The instrument assessed attitudes, beliefs, knowledge and training, and clinical practices related to pediatric pain. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, and multiple linear regression analyses were performed. Results: Participants showed moderate levels of knowledge regarding pediatric pain management (mean = 3.55 ± 0.73). Misconceptions persisted, particularly regarding opioid use and the interpretation of physiological indicators of pain. A significant positive correlation was found between attitudes and knowledge ( Discussion: Despite increased awareness of pediatric pain as a multidimensional experience, relevant gaps in education and persistent misconceptions remain. Educational strategies addressing attitudes, beliefs, and clinical competencies are urgently needed to improve pediatric pain management and promote humanized care.
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