Making children’s pain relief and prevention a cornerstone of compassionate medical care
ChildKind International
ChildKind International is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of pediatric pain care around the world through:
- Encouraging excellence in pain care by supporting and recognizing institutions that have developed best practices
- Expanding pain management knowledge with an open exchange of best practices and protocols in the prevention and treatment of pain
- Building connections among clinicians by providing ongoing educational forums
With support from ChildKind, healthcare organizations can enhance their pain management practices to help children at their most vulnerable time.
15-20%
Number of children affected by pain
Myth
Pain cannot be accurately assessed in children
Myth
Children are less sensitive to pain than adults
Truth
Most pain can be prevented, treated, or reduced using available strategies