Abstract
Background
Chronic abdominal pain (CAP) in childhood is widely prevalent and has adverse effects on mental health and quality of life.
Earlier research emphasized the positive effects of psychological intervention on pain symptoms. This study describes the
results of a cognitive–behavioral pain management program for children with CAP. The newly developed cognitive–behavioral
group program, “Stop the pain with Happy-Pingu,” includes six sessions for the children and one meeting for the parents.
Earlier research emphasized the positive effects of psychological intervention on pain symptoms. This study describes the
results of a cognitive–behavioral pain management program for children with CAP. The newly developed cognitive–behavioral
group program, “Stop the pain with Happy-Pingu,” includes six sessions for the children and one meeting for the parents.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-10
- DOI 10.1007/s12529-012-9228-3
- Authors
- Martina Groß, Department of Psychology, Area of Cognitive Sciences, University of Potsdam, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
- Petra Warschburger, Department of Psychology, Area of Cognitive Sciences, University of Potsdam, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
- Journal International Journal of Behavioral Medicine
- Online ISSN 1532-7558
- Print ISSN 1070-5503