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[Critical Approach to Somatomorphic Disorders in Children]

Juan David Ramos Guevara1, Rafael Vásquez2

  • 1Residente Neuropediatría IV año, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia.

Revista Colombiana De Psiquiatria
|November 18, 2015
PubMed

Insights

Diagnosing pediatric somatomorphic disorders presents challenges due to limited evaluation tools for children. This study highlights the difficulties and current gaps in clinical approaches for these conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Child Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Medicine

Context:

  • Somatomorphic disorders involve unexplained physical symptoms impacting children's daily lives.
  • Assessing these disorders in children is complex due to developmental factors and parental influence.

Purpose:

  • To identify diagnostic challenges associated with somatomorphic disorders in children.
  • To review available clinical tools for evaluating these conditions in pediatric populations.

Summary:

  • A systematic literature review over the past decade reveals significant difficulties in diagnosing pediatric somatomorphic disorders.
  • Current evaluation tools are limited, often symptom-based, and do not fully address diagnostic complexities.
  • There remains a notable gap in comprehensive assessment methods for childhood somatic symptom disorders.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for improved diagnostic instruments and clinical strategies for pediatric somatomorphic disorders.
  • Aims to inform clinicians and researchers about the current limitations in the field.
  • Emphasizes the ongoing challenge in effectively identifying and managing these conditions in children.

Keywords:
Somatoform disordersTrastorno somatomorfodiagnosisdiagnósticopediatricspediatría

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