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Cognitive-behavioral therapy for children with comorbid physical illness
Rachel D Thompson1, Patty Delaney, Inti Flores
1Psychology Department, University of Cincinnati, 4150 Edwards One, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0376, USA.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|March 29, 2011
Summary
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) helps children and adolescents manage psychosocial challenges from chronic physical illnesses like diabetes and cancer, improving their quality of life. This review explores CBT
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Psychology
- Clinical Child Psychology
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Children and adolescents with chronic physical illnesses experience unique psychosocial challenges impacting quality of life.
- Effective coping strategies are crucial for managing these conditions and related psychological issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the empirical evidence on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for pediatric chronic physical illness.
- To examine CBT's usefulness in addressing psychosocial challenges and psychological comorbidities in this population.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of empirical studies on CBT for children and adolescents with chronic physical illnesses.
- Focus on four model illnesses: diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, and sickle cell disease.
Main Results:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) demonstrates utility in managing psychological distress and improving coping in pediatric chronic illness populations.
- Evidence supports CBT's effectiveness for conditions like diabetes, IBD, cancer, and sickle cell disease.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a valuable intervention for children and adolescents with chronic physical illnesses.
- Further research is recommended to optimize CBT interventions for this vulnerable group.
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