Professional Pain Management Strategies in the Emergency Department for Patients With Critical Illnesses
This study highlights persistent gaps in pain management for PWCIs in the ED and BES. The implementation of targeted protocols, ongoing training, and regular audits has the potential to significantly improve pain management practices and patient outcomes. Continued focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based protocols is essential for advancing emergency care quality.
Authors
- Álvaro Gomes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1229-6243)
- Adriana Taveira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6807-5119)
- Ana Paula Macedo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1064-3523)
Institutions
- University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (PT)
- Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo (PT)
- Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing
- Published
- 2025-11-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/dcc.0000000000000733
- Primary Topic
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00