Evidence-Based Practice and Applied Nursing Research

Task 2 Pain Control in the Pediatric Population

Western Governors University

A.1. Describe a Healthcare problem Pediatrics, by definition, is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care ofinfants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends people be under pediatric care up to the age of 21. [ CITATION Wik20 \l 1033 ] The pediatric population is a complex population to care for in general, but more so when it comes to pain management. Pain is one of the most common experiences, especially in children, due to trauma, disease, or various medical interventions. [ CITATION Vil18 \l 1033 ]. Some of the following barriers that healthcare professionals have...