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  • Article

    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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    Ask Dr. Thomas: How can I prepare my child for their COVID-19 vaccine appointment?

    Tips for better and calmer shots for parents and kids.

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