Pain perception and pain coping mechanisms in children and adolescents with juvenile fibromyalgia and polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Conclusions: Patients with JIA and JFM behave differently in relation to pain perception and the development pain coping mechanisms. Pain should be evaluated from different perspectives for an individualized and efficient treatment of patients.
Source: Revista Paulista de Pediatria - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research