Chronic pain in childhood is common and if untreated may lead to significant pain-related disability, emotional disturbance and poor school attendance. Many children and adolescents are successfully managed outside of specialist paediatric pain management clinics in a wide range of clinical settings. However, some children require the expertise of a multidisciplinary pain management team in a dedicated paediatric centre. Following multidisciplinary assessment an individualized pain management plan is agreed with the family. Treatment options can be classified into pharmacological, physical and psychological therapies. The aim of treatment is to facilitate a restoration of function for the child, working with the family as a whole.
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Bettini, E., & Steinhorn, D. M. (2018). Pediatric Chronic Pain. In Handbook of Pain and Palliative Care (pp. 161–173). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95369-4_10
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