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Parental experiences of psychological interventions for recurrent abdominal pain in childhood

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Active components of psychological intervention for RAP remain unclear. This study involved completing interviews about parental experience of psychological intervention for RAP to ascertain how and why psychological intervention can be effective. Difficulty making sense of RAP and barriers to treatment were identified as struggles. Acceptance and containment were key overlapping mechanisms, which allowed families to develop a changed relationship with the pain and manage the impact of pain. To further develop interventions, the role of containment should be considered and acceptance-based interventions explored, given the growing evidence base in this area. Practical implications of this research are also discussed.

Source: Journal of Health Psychology

DOI: 10.1177/13591053211064982

Authors: Alannah McGurgan, Charlotte Wilson, Sarah McGuire

Institutions: Trinity College Dublin, Temple Street Children's University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Pediatric Pain Management Techniques

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000