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From Evidence to Influence: Moving Children’s Pain Research Into Practice and Policy

Christine Chambers PhD, R.PSYCH is presenting “From Evidence to Influence: Moving Children’s Pain Research Into Practice and Policy” hosted by American Association of Pain Psychology on Thursday April 8, 2021 at 5 pm (PDT).

Full details here: https://aapainpsychology.org/events/#!event/2021/4/8/from-evidence-to-influence-moving-children-8217-s-pain-research-into-practice-and-policy-presented-by-christine-chambers-phd-rpsych

In the long run, the full potential of pain research can only be realized if it is effectively disseminated to patients, health care providers, policy makers, and other stakeholders, and implemented into clinical practice and health policy. This presentation will highlight factors that are critical in moving research in pain into practice and policy and promoting sustainable uptake, such as the application of scientific discoveries to different types of knowledge users and settings, the value of partnerships, the importance of patient engagement, and the role of evolving communication technologies.

Learning objectives

Recognize/Describe the need for and importance of mobilization of research on children’s pain into practice and policy
Define the role of knowledge mobilization in pain research and care
Identify key components of effective knowledge mobilization

Question of the Month – April 2021

Welcome to your Question of the Month - April 2021

April's question submitted by:

Caitlin Thompson, PhD
Pediatric Psychology Consultation Program
Kennedy Krieger Institute

Chris Joseph, DPT
Pediatric Chronic Pain and Connective Tissue Disorders Clinic
Kennedy Krieger Institute

A 15-year-old female presents to the multidisciplinary chronic pain clinic for evaluation of widespread body pain, primarily in the back and knees. Her rheumatological testing and imaging were normal. During the physical exam, all orthopedic testing indicated no acute injury. She reports that she has more pain when sitting for a long period of time and after doing a lot of activity. She feels her sleep is nonrestorative and has difficulty initiating sleep. She has little to no pain during an activity she really enjoys, but pays for it the next day. She scores a 9/9 on the Beighton scale for hypermobility and shows mild proximal weakness in the core and hip extensors. Her numeric self-rating of pain is 9/10 at the worst, with an average of 6-7/10. She previously participated in field hockey and volleyball, but discontinued due to pain. She is typically very social but has avoided doing activities with friends because she worries that doing so will lead to increased pain. Psychologically, she describes anxiety about schoolwork, worries that her pain will not get better, and feelings of hopelessness. Standardized measures showed clinical elevation of anxiety and depression.

What course of treatment should be recommended?

A. Genetic testing for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome-Hypermobility Type, repeat imaging and labs testing for low back pain and ankylosing spondylitis and refer back to rheumatology for a second opinion.

B. Physical Therapy with primary focus on strengthening for joint stability, activity exposure, and pacing.

C. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to learn coping strategies for pain and mood/anxiety management and re-enforce increased engagement in functional activities.

D. Consider non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications as needed for pain and melatonin at bedtime for sleep.

E. A and B

F. B, C, and D

Review Article by Dr. Amber Borucki of the Recent Report by The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health Commission

Amber N. Borucki, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Anesthesiology
Director, Pediatric Anesthesia Pain Service
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital

A review article by Dr. Amber Borucki of the recent report by The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health Commission who created an executive summary of the current state of pediatric pain care, and then provided the rationale for the advancement of four specific goals to improve pediatric pain care. Read Dr. Borucki’s review HERE.

NAPNAP Annual Conference March 24-27, 2021

Register for the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners’ 42nd National Conference on Pediatric Health Care being hosted March 24-27. However, you don’t have to attend on those dates to benefit from our expert-developed continuing education in key topics. When you register by March 19, you will also have access to more than 80 high-quality, evidence-based sessions and e-posters in pediatric primary, acute and specialty care on-demand through July 31, 2021.

CPS Tweet Chat – March 3, 2021

On March 3, 2021 from 7-8 pm (EST), SPPM along with SKIP and The Canadian Pain Society will be hosting a twitter chat to discuss The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health Commission on Pediatric Pain. A fantastic review of the paper was published by Dr. Amber Borucki for our society, can be reviewed HERE.

Please use hashtags #CPSTweetChat and #PedsPain when tweeting.

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From Evidence to Influence: Moving Children’s Pain Research Into Practice and Policy

Question of the Month – April 2021

Review Article by Dr. Amber Borucki of the Recent Report by The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health Commission

NAPNAP Annual Conference March 24-27, 2021

CPS Tweet Chat – March 3, 2021

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