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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Main Author: Reilley, Lauren
Format: Online
Language:eng
Created: Oscar Rennebohm Library 2023
Online Access:http://digitalcollections.edgewood.edu/cdm/ref/collection/p16315coll4/id/71
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spelling edcoai_p16315coll4-71 Clinical Application of Positive Psychology Interventions in Reducing Pediatric Chronic Pain Reilley, Lauren 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. Child health services; Pediatrics; Psychophysiology; Chronic pain; Pain perception; Pain catastrophizing; 2023-08 United States eng Text application/pdf ESC-2023-Reilley Oscar Rennebohm Library Non-exclusive permission granted by the copyright holder (author), authorizing the Oscar Rennebohm Library, Edgewood College, to digitize and distribute the work for nonprofit, educational purposes. Commercial use or profit is prohibited. The copyright owner retains all other rights of the work. http://digitalcollections.edgewood.edu/cdm/ref/collection/p16315coll4/id/71
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description 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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