Necmettin Erbakan University Reports Findings in Pediatrics (A meta-synthesis of the language of pediatric pain).

A recent study conducted by Necmettin Erbakan University in Konya, Turkey, aimed to explore the language of pain in children. The researchers conducted a meta-synthesis, analyzing articles in the field of pediatric nursing between 1989 and 2023. The study identified four subthemes of pain expression in children: expressive discourse, subtle gestures of expression, embodied communication, and silent endurance. The findings highlight the importance of healthcare practitioners recognizing and interpreting diverse modes of children's pain expression for accurate assessment. Implementing a holistic approach that integrates verbal, nonverbal, and embodied communication can enhance pediatric pain management practices. [Extracted from the article]