Presentation Information

The Power of Parental Involvement in Newborn Pain Management

• Speaker: Mats Eriksson , RN, PhD
• Presentation Type:
• Duration: 60 Mins
• Credits: 1 CERP, 1 Nursing CEU, 1 CME

Abstract:

During the first period of life, critically ill as well as healthy newborn infants experience recurrent painful procedures. It is well established that this can lead to both short- and long-term negative consequences. The evidence base related to parent-led neonatal pain management is increasing. Skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding and parents’ vocalizations are examples of pain reducing methods that give parents an opportunity to protect their infant from harm while alleviating their anxiety and developing their parenting skills. Yet, parents are an often-overlooked resource in procedural pain management in newborns. This lecture will highlight pain relieving measures that can be used by parents, and their effectiveness. Further it will demonstrate their worldwide implementation and suggest strategies for implementing and enhancing parent-led pain management in the neonatal intensive care unit.