Objectives (Educational Content) :
1. Describe the pathophysiology of pain and be able to identify the unique characteristics of youth presenting with pain concerns, including special considerations for various developmental ages. 2. Describe evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches for youth with pain, including non-pharmacological approaches to effective pain management. 3. Identify unique challenges and solutions for managing youth with pain in various medical settings.
Target Audience:
General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists and nurses
Identified Gap:
Improved methods of pain management for youth at various stages of development.
Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:
1 hourExpiration Date for CME Credit:
12-03-2021
Method of Physician 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 CME credit.
Disclosure:
Dr. Mentrikoski has indicated that she has no relevant financial interest in any pharmaceutical or medical device company 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:
Cohen, L.L., Lemanek, K., Blount, R.L., Dahlquist, L.M., Lim, C.S., Palermo, T.M, McKenna, K.D., & Weiss, K.E. (2008). Evidence-based assessment of pediatric pain Journal of Pediatric Psychology 33(9), 939–955. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsm103
Fisher, E., Heathcote, L., Palermo, T.M., Williams A., Lau, J., & Eccleston, C. (2014). Systematic review and meta-analysis of psychological therapies for children with chronic pain. Journal of Pediatric Psychology 39(8), 763–782. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsu008
Palermo, T.M. & Law, E.F. (2015). Managing your child's chronic pain. New York, NY: Oxford University Press
