Psychological therapies for the management of chronic and recurrent pain in children and adolescents.
Eccleston C, Palermo TM, Williams AC, Lewandowski A, Morley S.
The objective of this review was to assess the effectiveness of psychological therapies for reducing pain, disability, and improving mood in children and adolescents with recurrent, episodic, or persistent pain. Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) with at least ten participants in each arm post-treatment comparing psychological therapies with placebo, waiting list or standard medical care for children or adolescents with episodic, recurrent… Continue reading
Effectiveness of a behaviour graded activity program versus conventional exercise for chronic neck pain patients
Frieke Vonk, Arianne P. Verhagen, Jos W. Twisk, Albère J.A. Köke, Marlies W.C.T. Luiten and Bart W. Koes
This study evaluates the effectiveness of behaviour graded activity (BGA) compared with conventional exercise (CE) for patients with chronic neck pain. Eligible patients with non-specific chronic neck were randomly allocated to either BGA or CE. Primary treatment outcome is the patient’s global perceived effect concerning recovery from complaint and daily functioning. Outcome assessment… Continue reading
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