Psychological Approaches to Pediatric Pain Relief

Authors

Sarah MartinFollow
Lindsey L. Cohen, Georgia State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2012

Abstract

This chapter details the evidence-based psychological interventions for pediatric procedural pain. At the outset, appropriate assessment of children’s medical anxiety and pain will be briefly discussed. Correlates of children’s pain will be presented to provide some context and nuances to consider when considering preparation and procedural intervention approaches. Subsequently, psychological approaches that focus on pre-procedure preparation are highlighted. Lastly, the focus will turn to the research base of psychological approaches to intervening during children’s medical procedural distress.

Comments

This chapter was originally published in Columbus, A.M. (Ed.). (2012). Advances in Psychology Research, Vol. 89. New York: Nova Science. Copyright © 2012 Nova Science Publishers.

Recommended Citation

Martin, S., & Cohen, L. L. (2012). Psychological approaches to pediatric pain relief. In A. M. Columbus (Ed.). Advances in Psychology Research, Vol. 89 (pp. 115-130). New York: Nova Science Publishers.