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[Pain and coping strategies in juvenile idiopathic arthritis]

Troels Herlin1, Mikael Thastum

  • 1Arhus Universitetshospital, Skejby, Børneafdelingen, Arhus N. t.herlin@dadlnet.dk

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|March 28, 2008
PubMed

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Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) experience less pain when using effective coping strategies. Interventions targeting these strategies and beliefs may reduce JIA pain.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Rheumatology
  • Pain Management
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Pain is a primary symptom in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
  • JIA patients exhibit lower pain tolerance and threshold than healthy individuals.
  • Coping strategies significantly influence pain perception in JIA.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between coping strategies and arthritis-related pain in children with JIA.
  • To identify effective coping mechanisms for pain management in JIA.
  • To explore the potential of interventions targeting coping strategies for JIA pain reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of coping strategy use in children diagnosed with JIA.
  • Correlation of specific coping strategies with reported arthritis-related pain levels.
  • Statistical control for medical and demographic variables.

Main Results:

  • Greater use of problem-solving, positive self-statements, and distraction predicted less arthritis-related pain.
  • These findings remained significant after controlling for medical and demographic factors.
  • Maladaptive coping strategies and pain-related beliefs are linked to increased JIA pain.

Conclusions:

  • Effective coping strategies are crucial for managing pain in juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
  • Interventions aimed at modifying maladaptive coping strategies and pain beliefs show promise for reducing JIA pain.
  • Further research into targeted interventions is warranted for pediatric pain management in JIA.

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