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The comfort ability program for adolescents with sickle cell pain: Evaluating feasibility and acceptability of an inpatient group‐based clinical implementation
Author(s) -
Sil Soumitri,
Lee Jennifer L.,
Klosky James,
Vaz Angela,
Mee Laura,
Cochran Shavontia,
Thompson Beth,
Coakley Rachael
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pediatric blood and cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.116
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1545-5017
pISSN - 1545-5009
DOI - 10.1002/pbc.29013
Subject(s) - medicine , physical therapy , pain management , cognition , coping (psychology) , disease , adaptation (eye) , clinical psychology , psychiatry , psychology , neuroscience
Background Integration of nonpharmacological therapies, such as cognitive and behavioral pain management strategies, is recommended to support comprehensive disease and pain management among children and adolescents with sickle cell disease (SCD). The Comfort Ability Program for Sickle Cell Pain (CAP for SCP) introduces psychological and biobehavioral pain management strategies to children and adolescents with SCD. This study aimed to pilot the implementation of the CAP for SCP in a group setting to children and adolescents hospitalized for SCD pain examining feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness on improving pain knowledge and coping efficacy. Method Adaptation of CAP for SCP into a three‐session group format was guided by four phases of the Dynamic Adaptation Process model: Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment. Youth with SCD ( n = 57) hospitalized for pain participated in at least one session and completed self‐report of knowledge of pain management skills, pain coping efficacy, and treatment acceptance. Completion rates of sessions and qualitative feedback were gathered to evaluate feasibility and acceptability. Results Feasibility of conducting inpatient group sessions was suboptimal; however, patients and medical providers reported moderate to high levels of treatment acceptance. Patients also reported significant improvements in knowledge of pain management skills following session 1. Conclusions CAP for SCP is a patient‐centered first‐line psychoeducational intervention that can be integrated into clinical practice settings to introduce youth to cognitive and behavioral pain management strategies to support SCD pain management.