Publications by authors named "Elizabeth A Kepreotes"
Article Synopsis
- Chronic pain in children is a significant global health issue, and effective early management can prevent lasting negative impacts on health and employment.
- The Paediatric electronic Persistent Pain Outcomes Collaboration (PaedePPOC) is a joint effort in Australasia to improve children's pain management by collecting and analyzing data from various pediatric pain services.
- Initial data shows that many pediatric patients experience severe pain and functional issues, but there are promising improvements in pain and quality of life after treatment, highlighting the importance of monitoring outcomes for ongoing service enhancements.
J Paediatr Child Health
June 2017
Article Synopsis
- A study examined the demographic and clinical characteristics of children and young people referred for pain management at John Hunter Children's Hospital before a new multidisciplinary service was established.
- The research involved a retrospective review of medical records from January 2008 to June 2013, analyzing data on patient demographics and clinical outcomes.
- Key findings revealed unique challenges, including a significant percentage of patients with Aboriginal backgrounds, rare diseases, new diagnoses, and high rates of psychological issues, highlighting the need for specialized and comprehensive pain management services.
