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Far From “Just a Poke” Common Painful Needle Procedures and the Development of Needle Fear
From the Clinical Journal of Pain, a good article outlining the implications of poorly managed needle pain, including the development of needle fear.
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A hospital-wide initiative to eliminate or reduce needle pain in children using lean methodology
Released in 2018 by the International Association of the Study of Pain, this article outlines a hospital created a new standard of care around pain, and addressing the fact that pain remains common, underrecognized, and undertreated in children’s hospitals and pediatric clinics. Available open source.
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World Health Organization: Reducing pain at time of vaccination position paper
This position paper, released in September 2015 reviews the research, and outlines the recommendations for managing vaccination pain.
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Pediatric pain treatment and prevention for hospitalized children
The article from the International Association of Pain Reports reviews the latest research in prevention and treatment of acute and chronic pain in children. Available open source.
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Treating Needle Fears May Reduce COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Rates by 10%
A new large-scale study shows that a quarter of the UK adult population screens positive for a potential injection phobia.
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Efficient procedural pain best practices summary article from the Canadian Medical Association
This articles outlines the recommendations for procedural pain clinical protocols, including a very useful evidence summary. This also reflects the recommendations of the World Health Organization, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and nearly every other pediatric organization in the world. Available open source.
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Newly released in 2020: an update reinforcing treatment recommendations for pediatric pain
Across the adult population, blood-injection-injury fears may explain approximately 10% of cases of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Addressing such fears will likely improve the effectiveness of vaccination programs.
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Hack the The Vax On The Go!
This free download recaps all the ways you can feel more comfortable and in control during your next needle poke.
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HelpGuide: COVID-19 & KIDS, What Parents Need to Know
Hear great practical advice in this interview of Dr. Jody Thomas by Melinda Smith of HelpGuide.
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Finding Your Village: Reducing Children’s Fears of Shots and Doctors Visits
Dr. Jody Thomas talks with host Amanda on how simple strategies can make a big difference when it comes to the stress and pain of needle pokes.
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The Parent Hood: How to Manage Pain and Needle Fear in Children
Podcast host Marina Fogle talks practical tips and simple strategie for helping kids AND parents be more calm and comfortable during needle pokes and doctor visits.
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