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Fundamentals of chronic pain in children and young people. Part 2

Paula A Forgeron1, Jennifer Stinson

  • 1School of nursing, University of Ottawa, Canada.

Nursing Children and Young People
|November 5, 2014
PubMed

Insights

Chronic pain in children requires a multidisciplinary approach. Nurses are vital in managing pain and its effects, utilizing various assessment and intervention strategies for better coping.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Healthcare
  • Pain Management
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Chronic pain affects many children, leading to significant physical and psychological issues.
  • Unlike acute pain, chronic pain in children is often underrecognized by healthcare professionals.
  • A holistic, multidisciplinary treatment approach is essential for managing pediatric chronic pain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss assessment strategies for chronic pain in children.
  • To review pharmacological and psychological interventions for pediatric chronic pain.
  • To explore self-help programs and school-based strategies for pain management.

Main Methods:

  • This article is the second part of a series, building upon previous discussions of pain prevalence and physiology.
  • It focuses on practical strategies for assessment and intervention.
  • The content includes pharmacological, psychological, and self-management approaches.

Main Results:

  • Effective management requires a comprehensive approach integrating various therapeutic modalities.
  • Nurses play a crucial role in supporting children and families.
  • Specific strategies for sleep and school management are detailed.

Conclusions:

  • Recognizing and addressing chronic pain in children is critical.
  • Multidisciplinary care, with active nursing involvement, improves outcomes.
  • Empowering children and families with self-management tools is key.

Keywords:
Adolescencechildchildren’s nursingchronic diseaseschronic painhumanspaediatricspainpain relief

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