Case report on 6.7% of pediatric patients with superficial dermal burn injuries experiencing acute pain at RSUP dr. Sardjito, Yogyakarta
Keywords:
acute pain, burns, childre;, distraction technique, pain managementAbstract
Burns are a trauma that can result in significant physical and psychological consequences. Patients with burn
injuries frequently endure discomfort during treatments. Non-pharmacological methods can be employed and
combined to alleviate pain, thus facilitating successful pain management. A non-pharmacological method to
alleviate pain in children is the use of distraction techniques. Distraction techniques serve as a strategy to alleviate
pain by redirecting the patient's focus, enabling them to temporarily forget their pain. The purpose of this study is
to determine whether distraction strategies may effectively lower pain levels in pediatric burn patients in the West
Aster Ward of RSUP (Central General Hospital) Dr. Sardjito Yogyakarta. The employed methodology was an
observational case study utilizing a cross-sectional design, accompanied by comprehensive nursing care. The
assessment and physical examination revealed that a 6-year-old kid patient experienced pain in the face and right
hand resulting from a superficial dermal burn injury covering 6.7% of the body. The primary nursing diagnosis is
acute pain associated with physical damage agents resulting from burn trauma. The expected outcome in cases
identified with acute pain is that, within three days of nursing intervention utilizing distraction techniques, the
case can be treated according to the objective. This case study is anticipated to enhance the implementation of
nursing care for pediatric burn patients, consequently improving the quality of nursing services
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