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Variations in pain, sleep, and activity during hospitalization in children with cancer.

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Jacob, E; Hesselgrave, J; Sambuco, G; Hockenberry, M
Published in: Journal of pediatric oncology nursing : official journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses
July 2007

This study examines the pain experiences of children with cancer during hospitalization. A descriptive design with repeated measures was used to describe the location, intensity, and quality of pain, pain medications, amount of pain relief, and perceptions of sleep and activity during hospitalization. Data were collected once daily from the day of admission for up to a maximum of 5 consecutive days during hospitalization. Results show that more than half of the patients (27 of 49 patients) indicated they were having pain. Eleven patients (22.4%) had mild pain (mean = 2.3 +/- 0.9 SD; range, 0.3-3.6), 10 (20.4%) had moderate pain (mean = 5.3 +/- 0.2 SD; range, 5.0-5.5), and 6 (12.2%) had severe pain (mean = 7.6 +/- 1.3 SD; range, 6.5-10.0). The highest pain intensity ratings occurred on day 1. Overall, most patients reported good relief after pain medications during hospitalization. Consistent assessment and implementation of pain interventions within the 24 hours of admission is recommended, with particular attention to persistent pain after painful procedures.

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Published In

Journal of pediatric oncology nursing : official journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses

DOI

EISSN

1532-8457

ISSN

1043-4542

Publication Date

July 2007

Volume

24

Issue

4

Start / End Page

208 / 219

Related Subject Headings

  • Texas
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Sleep Wake Disorders
  • Risk Factors
  • Prevalence
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Pain Measurement
  • Pain
  • Oncology Nursing
  • Nursing Methodology Research
 

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Jacob, E., Hesselgrave, J., Sambuco, G., & Hockenberry, M. (2007). Variations in pain, sleep, and activity during hospitalization in children with cancer. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing : Official Journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses, 24(4), 208–219. https://doi.org/10.1177/1043454207299875
Jacob, Eufemia, Joy Hesselgrave, Gennaro Sambuco, and Marilyn Hockenberry. “Variations in pain, sleep, and activity during hospitalization in children with cancer.Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing : Official Journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses 24, no. 4 (July 2007): 208–19. https://doi.org/10.1177/1043454207299875.
Jacob E, Hesselgrave J, Sambuco G, Hockenberry M. Variations in pain, sleep, and activity during hospitalization in children with cancer. Journal of pediatric oncology nursing : official journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses. 2007 Jul;24(4):208–19.
Jacob, Eufemia, et al. “Variations in pain, sleep, and activity during hospitalization in children with cancer.Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing : Official Journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses, vol. 24, no. 4, July 2007, pp. 208–19. Epmc, doi:10.1177/1043454207299875.
Jacob E, Hesselgrave J, Sambuco G, Hockenberry M. Variations in pain, sleep, and activity during hospitalization in children with cancer. Journal of pediatric oncology nursing : official journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses. 2007 Jul;24(4):208–219.
Journal cover image

Published In

Journal of pediatric oncology nursing : official journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses

DOI

EISSN

1532-8457

ISSN

1043-4542

Publication Date

July 2007

Volume

24

Issue

4

Start / End Page

208 / 219

Related Subject Headings

  • Texas
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Sleep Wake Disorders
  • Risk Factors
  • Prevalence
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Pain Measurement
  • Pain
  • Oncology Nursing
  • Nursing Methodology Research