College of Medicine, Almaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Research Article
Knowledge of Pediatric Pain Assessment and Management between Pediatric Emergency Physician in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Section-Quantitative Study
Author(s): Ahmad Khobrani*, Ahmad AAL-Ibrahim, Muna Aljahany, Haya Hamdan Al-Anazi, Malak Mohammed Al- Shabi and Ghuzlan Ahmed Zubaidi
Objective: The aim of this study is to get an insight into the knowledge and attitude of physicians working in the
pediatric emergency department towards pain assessment and management.
Methodology: A cross-sectional, survey-based study was carried out. The questionnaire items were constructed
into three domains: demographic and practice-related data, participants’ knowledge and attitudes and beliefs
towards pediatric pain assessment. The outcomes were reported for the whole sample and compared between four
professional categories (residents, fellows, specialists, and consultants).
Results: The responses of 83 physicians were analyzed. The awareness about pediatric pain assessment tools/scales
was significantly lower among residents (76.0%) than other professional categories (90.0-100.0%). The most.. View more»