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Abstract

• Pain assessment is essential for effective pain management

• Development of structured pain assessment and documentation of the child's pain history is vital

• Involving the child and family in pain assessment is crucial for effective pain management

• Pain management requires multiprofessional commitment and involvement

• The role of the acute pain service is a vital element within a Children's Trust

Keywords

Assessment Children Education Families Involvement Pain

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