Evidence-Based Practice and Applied Nursing Research

Task 1: Pain Control in the Pediatric Population

Western Governors University

Quantitative Research Article: Comforting strategies and perceived barriers to pediatric pain management during IV line insertion procedure in Ugandas national referral hospital: A descriptive study

A.1 Background or Introduction The location of this study took place on six different pediatric units within Ugandas national hospital, Mulago. The goal of this study was to establish the current practice of utilizing comfort measures during IV insertions and venipunctures. It was also used to address barriers nurses have using non-pharmacologic interventions, such as skin-skin-contact, during...