Help Yourself Online

Description:

The program includes modules which teach children behavioural techniques including relaxation, lifestyle choices, and cognitive strategies. The program gives children and their parents information on pain and related issues. Children complete online questionnaires to assess their progress and undertake practice each week.  They receive regular email and telephone calls from the investigators. The program presents graphically as an online book where users scroll through page by page. It is easy to navigate and use.

Service URL:

http://www.usask.ca/childpain/research/hicks/#Sample%20Pages

Agency Responsible:

University of Saskatchewan.

Details

Format:

Website.

Intervention Type:

Psychological – CBT.

Course Length:

Long (more than 5 modules). 7 week program

Support Option:

Clinical support.

Target Audience

Primary Category:

Pain.

Target Audiences:

Child and Adolescent. 9-16 years

Language:

English.

Access

Fee:

Free.

Access:

Closed: Research participation.

Contact Details:

hicks@usask.ca

Research evidence

Research Trials:

1

Research RCTs:

1

Outcome Summary:

Hicks et al 2006 found that the 7 week program significantly improved self rated pain scores in a community sample suffering mild-moderate pain (n=47) compared to a waitlist control group. At 1 month post treatment, 71% of those in the treatment group had achieved a clinically significant reduction in pain scores compared to 19% in the control group. 72% had achieved a reduction at 3 months compared with 14% for the control group. There were no differences in the quality of life scores.

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Research paper citations

1. Hicks, C. L., von Baeyer, C. L., & McGrath, P. J. (2006). Online psychological treatment for pediatric recurrent pain: A randomized evaluation. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 31, 724-736.