A systematic review of the psychosocial factors associated with pain in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pain is one of the most frequently reported experiences amongst children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA); however, the management of JIA pain remains challenging. As pain is a multidimensional experience that is influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors, the key to effective pain management lies in understanding these complex relationships. The objective of this study is to systematically review the literature on psychosocial factors of children with JIA and their caregivers 1) associated with and 2) predictive of later JIA pain intensity, frequency, and sensitivity in children 0-17 years of age.

Methods

The Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for etiology and risk and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (P

SUBMITTER: Brandelli YN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10273767 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature