Clinical Application of Positive Psychology Interventions in Reducing Pediatric Chronic Pain
This study examines the current body of literature conducted addressing the application of positive psychology interventions in enhancing pediatric chronic pain management. Various complex factors significantly influence and predict patients’ somatic and psychosocial experiences of chronic pain incl...
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| Language: | eng |
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Oscar Rennebohm Library
2023
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| Online Access: | http://digitalcollections.edgewood.edu/cdm/ref/collection/p16315coll4/id/71 |
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| Summary: | This study examines the current body of literature conducted addressing the application of positive
psychology interventions in enhancing pediatric chronic pain management. Various complex factors
significantly influence and predict patients’ somatic and psychosocial experiences of chronic pain
including patient’s personality and temperament, psychological health, coping styles and strategies
utilized, and strength of social relationships. The implementation of positive psychology interventions
within the pediatric population setting were proven to enhance pediatric patients’ overall quality of life,
mental health, and daily functioning while ameliorating the negative psychosocial implications associated
with chronic pain. Focus on a patient’s overall emotional, cognitive, social and psychological well-being
was found to produce more optimal outcomes beyond the alleviation of physical symptoms. In addition,
the promotion of positive emotions and focus on positive experiences were directly correlated with
favorable improvements in the pediatric population. Gaps in diverse age, gender, ethnic and cultural
backgrounds of participant populations studied requires further investigation in addition to a more
comprehensive, consolidated review of all existing specific PPIs studied within the clinical setting. Future
implications to guide healthcare professionals in their future clinical practice with pediatric patients
suffering with chronic illness include future studies comparing and combining current PPIs and
alternative psychological therapies, the development of a universal assessment tool identifying risk
factors, and clearer analysis of the efficacy of PPIs implemented in specific pediatric populations. |
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