A Clinical Pilot Study of Individual and Group Treatment for Adolescents with Chronic Pain and Their Parents: Effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Functioning

A Clinical Pilot Study of Individual and Group Treatment for Adolescents with Chronic Pain and Their Parents: Effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Functioning

Pediatric chronic pain is common and can result in substantial long-term disability. Previous studies on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) have shown promising results in improving functioning in affected children, but more research is still urgently needed. In the current clinical pilot study...

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Main Authors: Marie Kanstrup, Rikard K. Wicksell, Mike Kemani, Camilla Wiwe Lipsker, Mats Lekander, Linda Holmström
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-11-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
treatment
intervention
pain disability
persistent pain
adolescent
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/3/4/30

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