Rev. Soc. Bras. Enferm. Ped.2023;23:eSOBEP202307001.
Family preparation for recognizing and relieving pain in children with intellectual disabilities
DOI: 10.31508/1676-37932023007001i
Abstract
The objective of this study was to reflect on the importance of preparing the family to identify and treat the pain of children with intellectual disabilities. This is a reflection article which discusses the concept of a child with intellectual disabilities, the assessment tools available in the literature, the difficulty of the families to assess and treat the pain of these children and the assumptions of the Interactional Family Care Model to support the actions of nurses. This reflection provides an opportunity for health professionals to broaden their understanding of the complexity of caring for children with intellectual disabilities, highlighting the importance of assessing and relieving pain; the involvement of the family in partnership with the team and the influence of health literacy for the promotion of the best care for these children by their family.
Keywords: Child exceptional; Family; Healthcare models; Pain; Pediatric nursing