Descriptive study reveals differences in pain scores among children, mothers, and nurses during intravenous access, suggesting varied perceptions of pain.
Key Points
Children reported the highest pain scores at 4.21, compared to mothers at 3.56 and nurses at 3.18.
Pairwise comparisons indicated no agreement in pain scores among mother, child, and nurse assessments (p > 0.05).
307 children aged 3-6 participated, with Wong–Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale used for evaluation.
The findings highlight the importance of understanding diverse perceptions of pain during medical procedures.