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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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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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This position paper, released in September 2015 reviews the research, and outlines the recommendations for managing vaccination pain.
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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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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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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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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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An amazing program from Boston Children's Hospital designed to help children with chronic pain (and their parents!) learn strategies to better manage pain and improve their ability to do the things they want to do.
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Video
How to use sweet solutions to minimize needle pain in babies
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Podcast
Christie Cowan and Dr. Jody Thomas, discuss needle anxiety and the skills needed to cope with painful procedures.
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Podcast
Practical tips, expert on advice, and lot of experience in this interview with Dr. Jody Thomas and Child Life Specialist Jamie Gentille on the Child Life On Call podcast.
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