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A cross-sectional review of the prevalence of integrative medicine in pediatric pain clinics across the United States.

Complementary therapies in medicine
June 1, 2018
Kristen Bodner et al. (7 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to assess the prevalence of integrative medicine, including massage, in pediatric pain clinics across the United States.

Results Summary

The study found that 21% of pediatric pain clinics utilized massage as part of integrative medicine services. Massage was more commonly offered in non-profit organizations (63%) and rural sites (75%) compared to private hospitals (50%) and urban sites (58%).

Population

Pediatric patients attending pain clinics in the United States.

Effective Dosage

Not available

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (15)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
integrative medicine (IM)
increase
prevalence in pediatric pain clinics (PPCs)
pediatric pain clinics (PPCs) across the United States
60%
utilized
#1
acupuncture
increase
prevalence in pediatric pain clinics (PPCs) offering IM
pediatric pain clinics (PPCs) offering IM
38%
utilized
#2
mind-body
increase
prevalence in pediatric pain clinics (PPCs) offering IM
pediatric pain clinics (PPCs) offering IM
21%
utilized
#3
massage
increase
prevalence in pediatric pain clinics (PPCs) offering IM
pediatric pain clinics (PPCs) offering IM
21%
utilized
#4
aromatherapy
increase
prevalence in pediatric pain clinics (PPCs) offering IM
pediatric pain clinics (PPCs) offering IM
19%
utilized
#5
nutrition counseling
increase
prevalence in pediatric pain clinics (PPCs) offering IM
pediatric pain clinics (PPCs) offering IM
17%
utilized
#6
art/music therapy
increase
prevalence in pediatric pain clinics (PPCs) offering IM
pediatric pain clinics (PPCs) offering IM
11%
utilized
#7
integrative medicine (IM)
increase
prevalence in programs in non-profit organizations
programs in non-profit organizations
63%
offered
#8
integrative medicine (IM)
increase
prevalence in private hospitals
private hospitals
50%
offered
#9
integrative medicine (IM)
increase
prevalence in urban sites
urban sites
58%
offered
#10
integrative medicine (IM)
increase
prevalence in rural sites
rural sites
75%
offered
#11
integrative medicine (IM)
increase
prevalence in PPCs in the West
PPCs in the West
91%
offer
#12
integrative medicine (IM)
increase
prevalence in PPCs in the Midwest
PPCs in the Midwest
53%
offer
#13
integrative medicine (IM)
increase
prevalence in PPCs in the Northeast
PPCs in the Northeast
53%
offer
#14
integrative medicine (IM)
increase
prevalence in PPCs in the South
PPCs in the South
50%
offer
#15
Abstract

PURPOSE: This project assesses the prevalence of integrative medicine (IM) in pediatric pain clinics (PPCs) across the United States. METHODS: PPCs were identified through the American Pain Society and cross referenced through the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). A cross-sectional review using each PPC's website was then utilized for further information. We collected data regarding each program's target population, non-profit status (where non-profits were designated as hospitals that do not operate for-profit purpose, and private as institutions receiving private funding), location, services provided and participating providers. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. RESULTS: Of the 53 PPCs identified, 43 (81%) were part of a non-profit healthcare organization, and 10 (19%) were within a private hospital; 85% were located in urban settings, 15% in rural settings; 83% were located in free-standing children's hospitals. Thirty-two (60%) PPCs utilized IM, including acupuncture (38%), mind-body (21%), massage (21%), aromatherapy (19%), nutrition counseling (17%) and/or art/music therapy (11%). The most prevalent providers within PPCs offering IM were yoga instructors (84%), nutritionists (56%) and mind-body specialists (44%). IM was offered in 63% of programs in non-profit organizations and 50% in private hospitals; 58% of urban sites and 75% of rural sites. Within each region, 91% (n = 10) of PPCs in the West offer IM, 53% of PPCs in the Midwest (n = 10) and Northeast (n = 8) offer IM and 50% (n = 4) of PPCs in the South offer IM compared to PPCs who do not. CONCLUSIONS: Of 53 current identified PPCs, over half offer IM services. While children in the US are more likely to find a PPC offering IM services, access to do so is more limited in rural and southern regions.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
ChildComplementary TherapiesCross-Sectional StudiesHumansIntegrative MedicinePain ClinicsPediatricsPrevalenceUnited States
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy50/10
Quality65/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations6
Citations/Year0.9
Relative Citation Ratio0.45
NIH Percentile24.3%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.50
Weight Score1.72
Normalized Score0.53
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