Journal of pediatric psychology
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This introduction to the special issue on Evidence-Based Interventions in Pediatric Psychology provides background on the process used to develop the special issue, a summary of the key findings from the series of reviews, and discussion of the implications for evidence-based practice. Authors followed a three-phase approach to develop their systematic reviews using rigorous systematic review methodology drawn heavily from the Cochrane Collaboration. ⋯ Recommendations to stimulate further research and expand and strengthen the quality of the evidence base are described. The introduction concludes with implications from the special issue for pediatric psychology training in evidence-based practice.
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Review Meta Analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis of distraction and hypnosis for needle-related pain and distress in children and adolescents.
To systematically review the evidence (and quality) for distraction and hypnosis for needle-related pain and distress in children and adolescents. To explore the effects of distraction characteristics (e.g., adult involvement, type of distracter), child age, and study risk of bias on treatment efficacy. ⋯ Distraction and hypnosis are efficacious in reducing needle-related pain and distress in children. The quality of trials in this area needs to be improved.
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Review Meta Analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis of psychological therapies for children with chronic pain.
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of psychological therapies for management of chronic pain in children. ⋯ Evidence for psychological therapies treating chronic pain is promising. Recommendations for clinical practice and research are presented.