Implementation of the Pain and Irritability of Unknown Origin (PIUO) Pathway in Community Pediatric Practices

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Pain Irritability Neuropathic Pain
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
6 Months – 18
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Health Services Research
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of British Columbia · Other
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About This Trial
The Pain and Irritability of Unknown Origin (PIUO) Pathway is a clinical pathway that was developed to evaluate and manage unexplained pain and irritability for children with severe neurological impairments (SNI) who cannot verbally communicate 'where it hurts'. The investigators studied the usefulness of the Pathway with families and expert clinicians in 4 centres across Canada. The aim of this P…
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Eligibility Criteria
Pain Pathway Intervention Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6 months to 18 years with SNI (from any cause) with unexplained pain and irritability and whose cognitive or communication impairments prevent determination of pain location, cause, and type will be eligible to participate. * Eligible ch…
Contacts

Sharon Hou, PhD

604-875-2345

sharon.hou@bcchr.ca

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Anne-Mette Hermansen, MA

604-875-2000

ahermansen@bcchr.ca

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