Although many valid pain-related assessment instruments and interventions exist, little is known about which are actually utilized in practice and the factors that contribute to pediatric psychologist’s decisions about their use. The aim of this survey study was to present a summary of current clinical practice among pediatric psychologists in the area of pediatric pain and to identify the needs and possible resources that would enable practitioners to better implement evidence-based assessments and interventions. To accomplish this aim, the Pain Special Interest Group of the Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP) constructed an online survey that was sent electronically to current members of the SPP list serve. Results indicated the majority of participants are guided by a theoretical model and are using evidence-based assessments and interventions, although they are not always familiar with the literature supporting their use. Providers noted evidence-based pain intervention is facilitated by assessment tools, intervention resources, and appreciation of pain interventions by multidisciplinary team members. Barriers are both logistical (clinic space and time constraints) and knowledge-based (lack of familiarity with assessments/interventions). Thus, while pediatric psychologists are progressing toward better translation of research to practice, continued educational efforts and communication among practitioners about available resources are warranted.

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儿科心理学家使用的疼痛评估方法和干预措施：儿科心理学会疼痛特别兴趣小组的一项调查。


尽管存在许多有效的疼痛相关评估工具和干预措施，但人们对实践中实际使用的工具和干预措施以及影响儿科心理学家做出使用决定的因素知之甚少。这项调查研究的目的是总结儿科心理学家当前在儿科疼痛领域的临床实践，并确定使从业者能够更好地实施循证评估和干预措施的需求和可能的资源。为了实现这一目标，儿科心理学会 (SPP) 的疼痛特别兴趣小组构建了一项在线调查，并以电子方式发送给 SPP 列表服务的当前成员。结果表明，大多数参与者都以理论模型为指导，并使用基于证据的评估和干预措施，尽管他们并不总是熟悉支持其使用的文献。提供者指出，评估工具、干预资源和多学科团队成员对疼痛干预的认识促进了基于证据的疼痛干预。障碍既是后勤方面的（诊所空间和时间限制）又是基于知识的（对评估/干预措施缺乏熟悉）。因此，虽然儿科心理学家正在努力将研究更好地转化为实践，但仍需要继续进行教育工作并在从业者之间就可用资源进行沟通。