Drugs for chronic pain in children: a commentary on clinical practice and the absence of evidence

Grégoire MC, Marie-Claude Grégoire, Finley GA, G Allen Finley
Pain research & management · 2013 · vol. 18(1) , pp. 47–50 · doi:10.1155/2013/402863 · PMID:23457686 · PMC3665437
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This commentary examines pharmacological approaches to pediatric chronic pain, highlighting the lack of evidence and identifying knowledge gaps to suggest future research directions for clinical care.

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Abstract

Pediatric chronic pain is widespread, under-recognized and undertreated. Best management usually involves a multimodal approach coordinated by a multidisciplinary team. The present commentary specifically discusses common pharmacological approaches to chronic pain in children, identifies gaps in knowledge and suggests several research directions that would benefit future clinical care.

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Analgesics Chronic Pain Pain Management Adolescent Analgesics Child Chronic Pain Humans Pain Management

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