Considering the harmful effects of the postoperative pain on children and their right to get relief, there is a need to research this subject. Qualitative study developed at a pediatric unit of a public hospital in Londrina-Paraná, aims to analyze the parent's perception about the postoperative pain management by the nursing team and their involvement in this process. Ten parents of children that were submitted to surgeries were interviewed. Data were grouped in two themes: characterization of the postoperative pain management and strategies used to get relief of postoperative pain. Pharmacological therapy was considered the main method used by the nursing team to analgesia. Concerning the parent's actuation, they referred nonpharmacological strategies such as: distraction, use of toys, among others. Pharmacological treatment is overestimated by professionals and parents. Non-pharmacological techniques have proved useful. However, it is necessary to encouraged the parents to participate in the pain management of their children.
Pain; Child; Pediatric Nursing; Family
