ReviewPaediatrics & child health2025
Somatic symptom and related disorders: Guidance on assessment and management for paediatric health care providers.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Functional Hyperthermia Presenting as Fever of Unknown Origin With Normal Inflammatory Markers in an Adolescent.Journal of general and family medicine · 2026Article
- Healthcare utilisation patterns for paediatric functional somatic symptom presentation: a 3-year retrospective analysis.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Moving Integrated Care for Pediatric Somatic Symptoms into Primary Care: An Innovative Approach.Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings · 2026Review
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Abstract
Somatic symptom and related disorders (SSRDs) pose significant challenges in paediatric health care due to their impacts on child and adolescent well-being, functioning, and family systems. This statement offers comprehensive guidance to health care providers on the assessment and management of SSRDs as well as communication strategies for clinical encounters. Specific SSRD diagnoses are outlined along with common clinical presentations and recommended approaches to medical investigations and patient/family communication early in the diagnostic journey. Evidence-based treatments for SSRDs once a diagnosis has been established are delineated. Psychoeducational approaches that help to shift the onus of care from unnecessary medical testing and procedures, thereby shortening the diagnostic journey and promoting more functional, rehabilitative care therapies, are reviewed. Specific strategies to support patients and their families and validate their perspectives are outlined.
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