Effectiveness of interdisciplinary interventions in paediatric chronic pain management: a systematic review and subset meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Paediatric chronic pain is a significant problem that can have devastating impacts on quality of life. Multimodal interdisciplinary interventions are the mainstay of paediatric treatment. The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of interdisciplinary interventions in the management of paediatric chronic pain.

Methods

Studies were identified via a search of nine databases. The search strategy included concept blocks pertaining to type of pain, study population, and type of intervention. Eligible studies reported the effects of an intervention co-ordinated by two or more healthcare professionals of different disciplines, and recruited a sample aged 22 yr or below with chronic pain. Twenty-eight studies were included, and 21 pr

SUBMITTER: Liossi C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6676017 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature