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Psychological barriers to optimal pain management in infants and children

McGrath, Patrick J., Frager, Gerri·1996·The Clinical Journal of Pain

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To discuss the numerous psychological barriers to optimum pain relief in infants, children, and adolescents. DATA SOURCES: The professional and scientific literature on pediatric pain was accessed by means of Psychlit and Medline searches. Our clinical experience with patients was also used. DATA SYNTHESES: The potential barriers to optimum management were discussed in terms of cognitive and emotional developmental barriers, perceived lack of control, children's knowledge and attitudes, and characteristics of children. CONCLUSIONS: The psychological barriers to optimum pain relief are significant and attention to these barriers could lead to better pain management.

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  • Chronic pain is often associated with comorbid psychiatric concerns including depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD.

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Authors
McGrath, P. J., & Frager, G.
Affiliations
Dalhousie University (CA)
Corresponding author
McGrath, Patrick J.
Venue
The Clinical Journal of Pain
Published
1996-06
Volume
12
Issue
2
Pages
135-141
ISSN
0749-8047 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2025460432
Cited by
82
References
30
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.45
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Clinical Journal of Pain (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Anesthesia and Pain Management
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
Keywords
pediatric pain, pain management, psychological barriers, infants, children, adolescents, cognitive development, emotional development, perceived lack of control, analgesia
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Child, Child Development, Child, Preschool, Cognition, Humans, Infant, Pain, Pain Management

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