Children's Appraisal and Coping with Pain: Relation to Maternal Ratings of Worry and Restriction in Family Activities
Title
Children's Appraisal and Coping with Pain: Relation to Maternal Ratings of Worry and Restriction in Family Activities
Creator
Lipani TA; Walker LS
Identifier
Publisher
Journal of Pediatric Psychology
Date
2005
Subject
PedPal Lit
Description
Objective To examine the relation of children's pain severity, perceived pain threat, and passive coping to maternal worry and family activities. Methods We assessed pain severity, perceived threat (conceptualized as beliefs about pain seriousness and coping ability), and coping strategies in 130 patients with chronic abdominal pain. Mothers rated the impact of the child's health on maternal worry and family activities. Results Controlling for pain severity, higher pain threat was associated with maternal reports of greater worry and limitations in family activities due to the child's health. Children's use of passive-coping strategies was not related to maternal worry or family activity limitations. Conclusions Health care providers should assess patients' pain beliefs, correct misperceptions about pain seriousness, and help increase patients' perceived efficacy in coping with pain.
2005
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Journal Article
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Citation
Lipani TA; Walker LS, “Children's Appraisal and Coping with Pain: Relation to Maternal Ratings of Worry and Restriction in Family Activities,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed March 28, 2024, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/13546.