Journal of pediatric psychology
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Review Meta Analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis of distraction and hypnosis for needle-related pain and distress in children and adolescents.
To systematically review the evidence (and quality) for distraction and hypnosis for needle-related pain and distress in children and adolescents. To explore the effects of distraction characteristics (e.g., adult involvement, type of distracter), child age, and study risk of bias on treatment efficacy. ⋯ Distraction and hypnosis are efficacious in reducing needle-related pain and distress in children. The quality of trials in this area needs to be improved.
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Review Meta Analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis of psychological therapies for children with chronic pain.
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of psychological therapies for management of chronic pain in children. ⋯ Evidence for psychological therapies treating chronic pain is promising. Recommendations for clinical practice and research are presented.