Pediatric pain management: the multidisciplinary approach

J Pain Res. 2013 Nov 11:6:785-90. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S37434.

Abstract

Chronic pain in children and adolescents is a growing problem and one that is increasingly being addressed with multidisciplinary treatment teams. This review summarizes different multidisciplinary clinics, focusing specifically on intensive pediatric pain rehabilitation centers. This review offers a summary of the challenges faced by these programs and areas for future study.

Keywords: interdisciplinary; pain associated disability; pediatric chronic pain; pediatric pain rehabilitation.

Publication types

  • Review