title: The pediatric PRO-SELF©: pain control program: an effective educational program for parents caring for children at home following tonsillectomy.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this paper was to provide a description of the components of the PEDIATRIC PRO-SELF©: Pain Control Program.
  
  
  METHODS
  The Program, adapted from studies of this intervention in adults with cancer pain, was tested in two randomized clinical trials of acute pain management in pediatrics.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Key strategies most effective for parents in the pediatric ambulatory surgery setting included use of an educational booklet and timer to facilitate adherence to the prescribed analgesic regimen, as well as interactive nursing support.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The PEDIATRIC PRO-SELF©: Pain Control Program can be used with parents caring for children at home following tonsillectomy.
authors.affiliation: Children's Hospital Central California, Madera, USA. ksutters@childrenscentralcal.org
authors.forename: Kimberly A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Sutters
authors.forename: Marilyn C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Savedra
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Miaskowski
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education*; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013664:Teaching Materials; D014068:Tonsillectomy
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics