Single-session biofeedback-assisted relaxation training in children with sickle cell disease. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2012 Jul;34(5):340-3
Date
05/16/2012Pubmed ID
22584783DOI
10.1097/MPH.0b013e318253f0baScopus ID
2-s2.0-84862872726 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 24 CitationsAbstract
Sickle cell disease (SCD) pain remains difficult to manage. This pilot study evaluated single-session biofeedback-assisted relaxation training (BART) for SCD pain in children. Ten participants (mean = 12.1 y) completed a 1-hour BART session using thermal biofeedback and home practice. Participants demonstrated changes in peripheral body temperature after the training session (d = 1.08) and at 6-week follow-up (d = 0.97) relative to their baseline visit. Reductions in patient-reported pain frequency were found after completing BART. Health-related quality of life and pain-related disability improvements were observed; however, effect sizes were small to minimal. Single-session BART may be a promising, complementary approach to medical management of pediatric SCD pain.
Author List
Myrvik MP, Campbell AD, Butcher JLMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAnemia, Sickle Cell
Biofeedback, Psychology
Child
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Health Status
Humans
Male
Patient Acceptance of Health Care
Pilot Projects
Quality of Life
Relaxation Therapy
