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[The first Swedish national care program for pediatric chronic pain]

Karin Berg1, Ulla Caverius2, Gunilla Ekström3

  • 1smärtsjuksköterska, Barnsmärtenheten, Universitetssjukhuset i Linköping.

Lakartidningen
|October 2, 2024
PubMed

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Pediatric chronic pain impacts children's well-being and function. A new national program promotes a biopsychosocial approach, focusing on self-management and collaboration to improve care.

Area of Science:

  • Pain Medicine
  • Pediatric Healthcare
  • Psychosocial Interventions

Context:

  • Pediatric chronic pain is prevalent, affecting children's quality of life.
  • Healthcare professionals often lack specialized knowledge in pediatric chronic pain management.
  • A national initiative aims to standardize and improve care for this population.

Purpose:

  • To introduce a national care program for pediatric chronic pain.
  • To highlight the importance of a biopsychosocial model in treatment.
  • To emphasize self-management strategies for pain and distress.

Summary:

  • The program advocates for a biopsychosocial approach to pediatric chronic pain.
  • Treatment focuses on enhancing children's self-management skills for pain and emotional distress.
  • Collaboration among families, healthcare providers, and schools is essential.

Impact:

  • Aims to increase resilience, functioning, and overall well-being in children with chronic pain.
  • Facilitates sustained positive outcomes through integrated stakeholder involvement.
  • Elevates the standard of care for pediatric chronic pain nationally.

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