ReviewFrontiers in pediatrics2026
Nurses' perspectives on pain management in pediatric care: systematic review and meta-synthesis.
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Abstract
Background: Pain remains one of the most frequently misinterpreted, underdiagnosed, and inadequately managed clinical conditions in pediatric populations. An estimated 50%-70% of pediatric patients experience undertreated pain, which can have serious negative effects on their overall health and well-being. Our study aims to identify, appraise, and synthesize qualitative studies exploring nurses' perspectives on pain management for pediatric patients to develop a conceptual understanding of facilitators and barriers from the nurses' perspective. Methods: This review was registered with PROSPERO (CRD420251034205). A comprehensive literature search was conducted across CINAHL, PubMed, and Nursing journals for English-language studies. The SPIDER framework was used to guide the selection of qualitative studies. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, resulting in the inclusion of nine studies in the final synthesis. Confidence in the synthesized findings was assessed using the GRADE-CERQual (Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative Research) approach. Results: Analysis of nine qualitative studies identified five interconnected themes shaping nurses' perceptions of pediatric pain management. Conclusions: Nurses face multifaceted challenges in pediatric pain management. Targeted, culturally sensitive strategies are needed to enhance nursing competence and quality of care.
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