When Children Feel Pain - From Everyday Aches to Chronic Conditions

Childhood pain is a widespread problem, yet it often goes untreated. Drawing on the latest research, two leading voices on pediatric pain show parents and medical practitioners how to handle children's pain, from bumps and bruises to chronic illnesses, providing strategies that make a real difference in kids' lives.

About the author

Rachel Rabkin Peachman is a seasoned health and science journalist who has written for a wide range of publications, including The Atlantic, Consumer Reports, Parents, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. She is a recipient of the Kathleen M. Foley Journalist Award, given by the American Pain Society.Anna C. Wilson is a pediatric psychologist and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Oregon Health & Science University, where she works on the prevention and treatment of chronic pain in children and adolescents. Her research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and the American Pain Society.

Summary

Childhood pain is a widespread problem, yet it often goes untreated. Drawing on the latest research, two leading voices on pediatric pain show parents and medical practitioners how to handle children’s pain, from bumps and bruises to chronic illnesses, providing strategies that make a real difference in kids’ lives.

Product details

• Authors: Cathy N. Davidson, Christina Katopodis, Rachel Rabkin Peachman, Rachel Rabkin Wilson Peachman, Anna C. Wilson
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2022
• EAN: 9780674185029
• ISBN: 978-0-674-18502-9
• No. of pages: 336
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Humanities, art, music > Psychology; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; HEALTH & FITNESS / Children's Health, MEDICAL / Pediatrics, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / General, HEALTH & FITNESS / Pain Management, Popular medicine & health, Pain & pain management, Coping with personal problems, Advice on parenting, Pain and pain management, Children’s health, Parenting: advice and issues, Paediatric medicine, MEDICAL / Pain Management