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Review
. 1999 Apr;24(2):155-67; discussion 168-71.
doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/24.2.155.

Empirically supported treatments in pediatric psychology: disease-related pain

G A Walco  1 , C M Sterling, P M Conte, R G Engel
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Empirically supported treatments in pediatric psychology: disease-related pain

G A Walco et al. J Pediatr Psychol. 1999 Apr.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate psychological literature addressing interventions for disease-related pain in children.

Methods: We conducted a literature review of all studies using psychological interventions for pain stemming directly from disease process as well as pain secondary to disease treatment.

Results: Few empirically validated psychological approaches to the treatment of disease pain were found. Although existing intervention studies do not meet Chambless criteria, some promising strategies were identified.

Conclusions: Clinical evidence suggests that cognitive-behavioral strategies for the management of disease pain in children are promising and manualized, controlled intervention studies are needed.

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