Objectives (Educational Content) :
1. Examine the relationship between pediatric chronic pain and commonly co-occurring sleep disturbances and disorders. 2. Identify presence of sleep disturbances and disorders amongst youth with chronic pain. 3. Develop awareness of cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques utilized in the treatment of pediatric chronic pain and sleep disorders.
Target Audience:
General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists, and nurses.
Identified Gap:
Relationship between chronic pain and sleep disturbances among pediatric patients and improved therapy techniques.
Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:
1 hour(s)
Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:
03-31-2023
Method of Participation in the Learning Process:
The learner will view the presentation, successfully complete a post-test and complete an activity evaluation.
Evaluation Methods:
All learners must successfully complete a post-test, as well as an activity evaluation, to claim CE/CME credit.
Disclosure:
Dr. Love has indicated that there are no relevant financial or other relationships with any commercial interests and that this activity was developed independent of commercial interest.
Accreditation Statement:
Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CHMCA designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Bibliography:
Palermo, T. M. (2012). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for chronic pain in children and adolescents. Oxford University Press.
Valrie, C. R., Bromberg, M. H., Palermo, T., & Schanberg, L. E. (2013). A systematic review of sleep in pediatric pain populations. Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics: JDBP, 34(2), 120.
Lewin, D. S., & Dahl, R. E. (1999). Importance of sleep in the management of pediatric pain. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
