Pedia Pain Focus

Metaphors have long been used to explain complicated and unfamiliar subjects. Use of metaphors, especially in pain management lends itself naturally to  improved understanding, patient empowerment, treatment engagement and ultimately better outcomes.   In this episode, I review the concept of metaphors in pediatric pain management, along with giving you several metaphors to get you started right away, on the road to efficient and effective pediatric pain management.   Takeaways in This Episode What are metaphors and why they matter Who are the metaphors relevant to and who all should use them Why are they uniquely suited to pediatric pain management Whether all metaphors good in pain management and how language plays an essential role 3 essential areas to use metaphor sin when dealing with pediatric pain Specific examples of metaphors in these 3 areas Additional resources   Links Clubhouse  Episode #49. Putting Pain Care Skills in Your Patients and Families' Hands. Episode #53. Are You Making the Most of