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Psychophysiological Assessment of the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Strategies in Childhood
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Published on: February 11, 2017

Bolstering personal control in child patients through coping interventions

L L LaMontagne

    Pediatric Nursing
    |May 1, 1993
    PubMed

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    Children

    Area of Science:

    • Child Psychology
    • Pediatric Health
    • Medical Coping Strategies

    Background:

    • Children's perceptions of control influence their distress during medical events.
    • Empirical evidence links control beliefs to pediatric emotional responses in healthcare settings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore coping strategies that enhance children's sense of control.
    • To reduce distress in children experiencing illness or hospitalization.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on children's coping mechanisms.
    • Analysis of strategies found effective in clinical and empirical studies.
    • Focus on self-reported and observed effectiveness of coping techniques.

    Main Results:

    • Specific coping strategies can significantly bolster children's perceived control.
    • Effective strategies are linked to reduced distress during medical procedures and hospital stays.
    • Empowering children with control enhances their adaptation to healthcare environments.

    Conclusions:

    • Enhancing children's control through coping strategies is crucial for managing medical-related distress.
    • Interventions should focus on practical, child-centered coping techniques.
    • Promoting a sense of agency can improve pediatric patient outcomes.

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