Pediatric residents’ perspectives about acute inpatient pain: A qualitative study of pain assessment and management

BACKGROUND: Residents are at the front line of patient care and are often the first providers to assess pain and determine pain management strategies for hospitalized children. Although established standards for pain management in children exist, research suggests that a substantial proportion of pain goes undertreated. The ACGME does not have established requirements for resident education about pediatric pain management, and research to inform resident education about assessment and management of acute …