(129) Sleep Changes in Adolescents with Chronic Pain Enrolled in Intensive Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment

Research demonstrates bi-directional associations between sleep difficulty and chronic pain, as well as relationships between sleep, daily function, and mental health. Adolescents with chronic pain frequently report difficulty falling and staying asleep, associated daytime fatigue, and decreased energy levels. However, few studies track both objective and subjective sleep changes in adolescents with chronic pain, and how these changes impact measures of daily functioning and mental health. This prospective longitudinal study followed 62 adolescents (53 female, age 13-17) through an intensive interdisciplinary pain treatment (IIPT) program consisting of daily intensive exercise, creative and relaxation-based coping, and psychological intervention.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Tags: Systems (Physiology, Anatomy, Animal Models) (with CE) Source Type: research