Comfort Position Poster
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Category:
Pain Quality Improvement Initiatives, Pain Treatment - Non-pharmacologic.
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Age Range:
Age 01y-11y (Child).
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Tags:
Child Life, Comfort, IV, Nursing, Procedures, Vaccinations.
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Type of Document:
Education for Parents/Community, Education for Professionals, Treatment Guideline.
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Type of Pain:
Procedural.
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Author:
Alberta Children’s Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, CA
Comfort positioning is a practice that allows children to sit up during procedures, receiving active support and comfort from their caregivers, increasing their feelings of control and decreasing their anxiety.