ArticleJournal of pain research2020
Martial Arts-Based Therapy Reduces Pain and Distress Among Children with Chronic Health Conditions and Their Siblings.
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Abstract
objectiveTest whether a martial arts-based therapy, Kids Kicking Cancer (KKC), can reduce pain and emotional distress in children with cancer, other chronic health conditions (e.g., sickle cell), and healthy siblings.
methodsThis study surveyed children's pain and distress levels immediately before and after a 1-hr in-person KKC class. Eligible participants were enrolled in standard KKC classes, were diagnosed with a chronic health condition (e.g., cancer, sickle cell) or were the sibling of a child diagnosed and were between the ages of 5-17 years (inclusive). Children reported on their pain and distress using Likert-style scales (Coloured Analog Scale and modified FACES scale, respectively). Friedman test was used to test for overall changes in pain and distress, and within subgroups. Age and sex effects were evaluated using Spearman's rank-order correlation. Additional Yes/No questions were administered regarding KKC satisfaction and use of techniques.
resultsFifty-nine youth (19 cancer patients, 17 non-cancer patients, 23 siblings; 5-17 yrs, 26 females) completed this study. Overall, there was a significant reduction in pain (
conclusionResults support the more widespread application of KKC as a psychosocial intervention for reducing pain and distress in various pediatric populations.
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