Effect of race and ethnicity on pediatric pain management and perceptions of care in the emergency department as a result of long bone fractures
Embargo Date
2028-02-20
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Abstract
Pediatric pain management represents an area in which studies into the impact of race and ethnicity on equitable care have yet to be fully elucidated. In this study, we assessed the effects of real or perceived differences in pain management Studying the effects of race and ethnicity on long bone fractures allows data to be collected on the and perceptions of care. Parents of eligible patients completed a survey regarding their experience in the emergency room during their follow-up visit to the orthopedic clinic. Patients were also asked if they would be interested in participating in a semi-structured interview, which would provide them with an opportunity to provide more details about their interactions in the Emergency Department. Initial data collection has recently begun. We anticipate that the data collected in this project will contribute to the development of policies and recommendations ensuring equitable pain management in the Boston Children’s Hospital Emergency Department. Research studies of this type, which assess the impact of demographic factors on equitable pain management, are crucial for identifying and addressing systemic and historical biases that exist in current clinical practice. These inequities can contribute to a culture of misunderstanding and generational mistrust in healthcare if not recognized and properly addressed.
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2025
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Attribution 4.0 International