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Assessing recurrent abdominal pain in children.
The Nurse Practitioner
|September 1, 1983
Summary
Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) in children can signal organic disease in 5-10% of cases. This article presents an assessment tool to help identify less obvious organic causes and guide treatment plans.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Medicine
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) is a common pediatric complaint.
- Organic disease underlies 5-10% of pediatric RAP cases.
Observation:
- A specific history and physical assessment are crucial for detecting organic causes of RAP.
- A novel assessment tool can aid nurse practitioners in evaluating pediatric RAP.
Findings:
- The described assessment tool provides additional information to identify subtle organic causes of RAP.
- This tool supports a more comprehensive evaluation of recurrent pain in children.
Implications:
- Early identification of organic causes can lead to timely and appropriate treatment for pediatric RAP.
- The tool facilitates patient involvement in developing personalized treatment strategies for recurrent pain.