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APA SIG

Children with Chronic Conditions

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Session Type: APA SIG

APA SIG: Integrative Pediatrics - Beyond the pill: Integrative medicine strategies for pediatric pain management

Monday, May 6, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre: 713 B
CE: Live CME: 1.5
Pain Management CME: 1.5

Disclosure(s):
Danielle M. Graff, MD, MSc: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
Gary Soffer, MD: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.

Session

Description: The opioid epidemic has led to an emerging recognition of the limitations of opiate medications in effectively managing acute and chronic pain. Nonopioid and nonpharmacologic therapies for pain management have gained significant attention as a means of addressing this gap. Integrative medicine is a whole health approach that blends conventional medical treatments with complementary, traditional, and indigenous medicine. It is uniquely positioned to emerge as a comprehensive, tailored method for pain relief, and recognizes the intricate interplay of physical, emotional, and social factors in the pain experience.

Pediatric Integrative Medicine encompasses a broad spectrum of nonpharmacologic strategies for managing various types of pain (acute, chronic, procedural), including acupuncture/acupressure, distraction, mind-body therapies such as meditation, hypnosis and yoga, and creative arts therapies such as music therapy and art therapy. These techniques offer safe alternatives to opioids and are effective adjuncts to nonopioid analgesics. They can also address co-morbidities such as anxiety, facilitate functional recovery, and foster family engagement in healthcare. This session will delve into the fundamental principles of integrative pediatric pain care, underlining the imperative for an updated multimodal approach. A review of diverse nonpharmacologic therapies will be complemented by an experiential component involving interactive, hands-on teaching aimed at equipping busy pediatric healthcare providers with practical tools that can be readily implemented in clinical settings.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the overall principles of integrative medicine for pain management:
  • Identify and evaluate integrative medicine modalities as well as discuss the evidence-based effectiveness, safety, and benefits of these modalities in the context of patient care.
  • Apply integrative medicine concepts in clinical practice, including the ability to collaborate with patients to create personalized treatment plans for improved outcomes.

Presentations:

  • 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
    Beyond the pill: Integrative medicine strategies for pediatric pain management

    Speaker: Hsing Jou, MD FRCPC (she/her/hers) – University of Alberta, College of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry