THU0475-HPR A waitlist controlled trial of the efficacy of a psychological treatment program for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and their parents
Abstract:Background
Only few studies have examined the efficacy of psychological treatment in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) (1;2). These studies found improvement in functional disability and reduced pain, but were hampered by few participants and lack of a control group.
Since JIA impacts children’s psychosocial wellbeing (3;4) improvement of wellbeing should be a goal of psychological treatment as well as improvement in symptoms.
Objectives
To evaluate the outcome of a psychological treatment pro… Show more
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