Implementing a Pain Management and Comfort Initiative

In this session, the presenters will begin by providing a brief background of pain management and comfort holds in the field of child life. The presenters will define and review key interventions and strategies that are used for pain management and comfort positioning. This will include discussing the importance and impact of utilizing these techniques in hospital settings.

After discussing foundational information, the presenters will share the steps taken at their institution to launch a new "comfort initiative." Topics will include identifying a need, creating a needs assessment, advocating for change, identifying key stakeholders, implementing problem-solving strategies, and data collection. The presenters will share their experiences and materials used in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including surveys, images, graphics, flyers, and education materials.

The session will conclude with time for questions and for attendees to brainstorm ways their institutions can utilize these strategies to launch their own comfort initiatives. Examples of education materials, associated research for varying initiatives, and a road map to success will be provided for attendees to take back to their institutions and utilize as a guide.

Suggested Domain: Professional Responsibility, Intervention

Credits: 1.0 PDU

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