Mothers' View on Late Postoperative Pain Management by the Nursing Team in Children After Cardiac Surgery

Authors

  • Lucila Castanheira Nascimento Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Brisa Soldatelli Strabelli Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Fernanda Cristina Queiroz Gomes de Almeida Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Lisabelle Mariano Rossato Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Adriana Moraes Leite Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Regina Aparecida Garcia de Lima Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000400008

Keywords:

Child, Pain, Postoperative, Caregivers, Mothers, Nursing, Team, Pediatric

Abstract

Postoperative pain management in children is a complex, multidimensional and subjective phenomenon. It represents a challenge for children, parents and health professionals. This study aimed to understand how mothers assess their children's pain management by the nursing team in the late postoperative phase of cardiac surgery. Empirical data collection was carried out through semistructured interviews with 17 mothers who accompanied their children. Data were subject to qualitative analysis, revealing that, for the mothers, taking good care results from the confidence they vest in the nursing team and from the observation of the medication interventions this team performs. Not taking good care of their children is a consequence of lack of information or inadequate communication between the team and the mothers. The results of this study permit identifying aspects that strengthen and weaken nursing care for these clients, contributing to the improvement of the delivered care.

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Published

2010-08-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 4 (2010)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Mothers' View on Late Postoperative Pain Management by the Nursing Team in Children After Cardiac Surgery . (2010). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 18(4), 709-715. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000400008