Journal of pediatric psychology
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The dearth of empirical support for interventions in pediatric chronic and disease-related pain requires a shift in our treatments and treatment research. Treatments with a higher degree of treatment accommodation are needed to reduce the treatment demands on patients and their families. ⋯ Likewise, treatment research will need higher levels of research acceptability to ensure adequate data demonstrating the true efficacy of treatments. A more creative approach is needed that incorporates technology as a tool to these ends.