%0 Journal Article
%T Pain in Children: Neglected, unaddressed and mismanaged
%A Mathews Lulu
%J Indian Journal of Palliative Care
%D 2011
%I Medknow Publications
%X Pain is one of the most misunderstood, under diagnosed, and under treated/untreated medical problems, particularly in children. One of the most challenging roles of medical providers serving children is to appropriately assess and treat their pain. New JCAHO regulations regard pain as "the fifth vital sign" and require caregivers to regularly assess and address pain. Pain being a personal experience, many different terms are used to describe different sensations. Assessment of pain in children is linked to their level of development. Children of the same age vary widely in their perception and tolerance of pain.
%K Pain in children
%K Neglected and unaddressed
%K Barriers to pain assessment and management
%U http://www.jpalliativecare.com/article.asp?issn=0973-1075;year=2011;volume=17;issue=4;spage=70;epage=73;aulast=Mathews