Fundamentals of chronic pain in children and young people: pathophysiology and consequences

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#Children and young people, #Pain management

Discover the adverse effects of chronic pain on childrens' quality of life, including physical, emotional, social and role functioning. Nurses are integral in assisting children, young people and their families to manage the negative consequences of chronic pain.

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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

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Jennifer Stinson

Mary Jo Haddad nursing chair in child health, Peter Lougheed CIHR new investigator scientist, Child Health Evaluative Sciences, Nurse practitioner, Chronic Pain Program, Hospital for Sick Children, Associate professor, Lawrence S Bloomberg, faculty of nursing, University of Toronto, Canada

Paula A Forgeron

Assistant professor, School of nursing, University of Ottawa, Canada.

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Last Reviewed: 06/11/2024