Pediatric Pain is a common condition of childhood/adolescence. As such, many pediatric psychologists research and provide clinical care in this area and specialized programs are developing. The Pain SIG provides a forum for communication and discussion about the many developments in the field.
The goals of the PPAIN-SIG are to:
-- advance the knowledge base of pediatric pain, including factors contributing to chronic pain and associated disability, as well as assessment and intervention with patients and families experiencing pediatric pain;
-- support the training of pediatric psychology students pursuing experiences in the assessment and treatment of pediatric pain;
-- foster networking and communication among pediatric psychologists providing care to patients with pediatric pain; and
-- foster networking and communication with other disciplines and organizations involved in pediatric pain (i.e., International Association of the Study of Pain).
These goals will be met through meetings and symposia at SPP/APA conferences, communication through our listserve and this website, and collaborating with other organizations.
History of the PPAIN-SIG:
For more information on the history of the Pain SIG, check out this article published in Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, as well as our list of past leaders.
The goals of the PPAIN-SIG are to:
-- advance the knowledge base of pediatric pain, including factors contributing to chronic pain and associated disability, as well as assessment and intervention with patients and families experiencing pediatric pain;
-- support the training of pediatric psychology students pursuing experiences in the assessment and treatment of pediatric pain;
-- foster networking and communication among pediatric psychologists providing care to patients with pediatric pain; and
-- foster networking and communication with other disciplines and organizations involved in pediatric pain (i.e., International Association of the Study of Pain).
These goals will be met through meetings and symposia at SPP/APA conferences, communication through our listserve and this website, and collaborating with other organizations.
History of the PPAIN-SIG:
For more information on the history of the Pain SIG, check out this article published in Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, as well as our list of past leaders.