A cross-sectional review of the prevalence of integrative medicine in pediatric pain clinics across the United States.
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
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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.