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[Psychological intervention for coping with painful medical procedures in pediatric oncology]

M Salas Arrambide1, O Gabaldón Poc, J L Mayoral Miravete

  • 1Departamento de Psicología. Universidad de Deusto. Bilbao. Spain. msalas@eukalnet.net

Anales De Pediatria (Barcelona, Spain : 2003)
|July 31, 2003
PubMed

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Psychological interventions effectively reduced procedural distress, anxiety, and pain in a pediatric oncology patient. This single-case study highlights the benefits of tailored coping strategies for children undergoing medical procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Oncology Supportive Care

Background:

  • Psychological interventions are recommended for managing procedural distress in pediatric oncology.
  • These interventions aim to alleviate anxiety and pain during medical procedures.

Observation:

  • A single-case study evaluated a psychological intervention for a pediatric oncology patient.
  • The intervention included breathing exercises, imagery, reinforcement, and behavioral rehearsal.
  • Pain and anxiety self-reports were collected from the child, alongside observational data.

Findings:

  • The psychological intervention successfully decreased procedural distress, anticipatory anxiety, and pain.
  • A 3-year-old child was able to provide reliable self-reports on pain and anxiety levels.
  • The study demonstrated the feasibility of using age-appropriate tools for self-reporting in young children.

Implications:

  • This study supports the use of psychological interventions to improve the coping abilities of children with cancer.
  • Findings suggest that even young children can effectively communicate their distress levels with appropriate tools.
  • Further research is recommended to explore the broader applicability and long-term effects of such interventions in pediatric oncology.
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