Chronic pain is a psychologically and functionally debilitating symptom that can often be treated independently of the physiological contributor. Around one-third to one-quarter of children experience chronic pain worldwide. In children, chronic pain can be different from that experienced in adults. The major reason for this is the critical developmental phases in terms of emotional, physical, and social facets that a child goes through.
Chronic pain in children needs to be managed independently of pain management guidelines in adults as there are developmentally distinct complex psychological aspects that require careful evaluation. Clinical Guidelines The WHO guidelines to manage chronic pain in children are based on the evidence collected through three systemic reviews. The important guidelines of the guideline development group (GDG) are as follows: Chronic pain in children should…
