A multidisciplinary approach to pediatric pain: an empirical analysis.
A comprehensive assessment and multidimensional approach are critical for optimal outcomes in pediatric pain management. The purpose of this article is to describe the structure, function, and results of a multidisciplinary pain team composed of individuals from nursing, pediatric medicine, and pharmacology. The team's activities, including individual consultation on a school age/adolescent unit, are described.
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Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612.
Richtsmeier
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Broome
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Barkin
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D000293:Adolescent; D000298:Adolescent, Hospitalized / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D002673:Child, Hospitalized / Q000523:psychology*; D003625:Data Collection; D006757:Hospital Units / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015146:Midwestern United States; D010146:Pain / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016896:Treatment Outcome