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Pediatric Pain Letter provides free, open-access, peer-reviewed commentaries on pain in infants, children and adolescents.

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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 30/09/2026
It is coming to the end of Pain Awareness Month. If you've missed it, @iasp.bsky.social have been exploring four ways we can strengthen our understanding of pain: Understand, Advocate, Partner, Advance. You can find their resources here:
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About September is Pain Awareness Month September is Pain Awareness Month, an annual campaign dedicated to increasing understanding of pain, pain management, and the experiences of people living with pain. […]
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 22/09/2026
Are you looking for a new pediatric pain related book to read? You can find all our book reviews here: pediatric-pain-lette...
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 21/09/2026
It's Migraine awareness week! Running 21-27 September 2026, this week seeks to change perceptions around migraines - they are more than just a headache. Find out more: migrainetrust.org/ #MigraineAwarenessWeek
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 18/09/2026
Are you thinking of submitting to Pediatric Pain Letter? You can find out information for authors, including a list of suggested topics, and our new online submission form here:
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Prospective authors of a commentary are invited to e-mail the proposed topic to the editor and the editorial assistant before submission.
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 14/09/2026
The next issue of Pediatric Pain Letter comes out next month, but have you read the June issue yet? You can find it here:
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Vol. 28 No. 2 (June 2026) | Pediatric Pain Letter
Title: Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: A Tailored Approach to Perioperative Pain in Youth with Developmental Disabilities Authors:Chasity Brimeyer and Casey M. Calkins Pages: 1-4 Download PDF:Click here to view/download the full article (PDF) Read on screen Title: Integrative Health within Intensive Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment for Pediatric Patients with Chronic Pain Authors:Urszula Winkiewicz, Francesca J. Muraca, Staci Loer-Fisher, […]
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 10/09/2026
Here's a throwback Thursday for you all the way from our very first issue in 1996!
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Vol. 1 No. 1 (October 1996) | Pediatric Pain Letter
Title: Parents’ management of postoperative pain Authors: G. Allen Finley Category: Articles Title: Fibromyalgia in children Authors: Patrick J. McGrath Category: Articles Title: Psychological factors in recurrent abdominal pain Authors: Carl von Baeyer Category: Articles Download PDF: Click here to view/download the full article (PDF)
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 07/09/2026
Have you read "Young Adulthood: Supporting Pediatric Patients’ Most Pivotal Transition" yet? You can find it here: tinyurl.com/3tcp3ht2
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 02/09/2026
September is pain awareness month! You can follow @iasp.bsky.social, and find their resources for increasing understanding of pain here: www.iasp-pain.org/advocacy/pai... #PainAwarenessMonth
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About September is Pain Awareness Month September is Pain Awareness Month, an annual campaign dedicated to increasing understanding of pain, pain management, and the experiences of people living with ...
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 17/07/2026
From our latest issue: Integrative Health within Intensive Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment for Pediatric Patients with Chronic Pain Read it here:
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Integrative Health within Intensive Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment for Pediatric Patients with Chronic Pain | Pediatric Pain Letter
Commentary Integrative Health within Intensive Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment forPediatric Patients with Chronic Pain Urszula Winkiewicz, Francesca J. Muraca, Staci Loer-Fisher, Wanda R. Baker, Margaret McGrath and Kendra J. Homan Chronic pain is a significant health problem affecting more than 20 percent of the pediatric population worldwide (Chambers et al., 2024). An intensive interdisciplinary pain treatment […]
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 14/07/2026
From our latest issue: Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: A Tailored Approach to Perioperative Pain in Youth with Developmental Disabilities Read it here:
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Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: A Tailored Approach to Perioperative Pain in Youth with Developmental Disabilities | Pediatric Pain Letter
Commentary Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: A Tailored Approach to Perioperative Pain in Youth with Developmental Disabilities Chasity Brimeyer and Casey M. Calkins Undergoing surgery is uniquely challenging for youth with developmental disabilities, a variety of conditions that cause varying degrees of physical, intellectual, language, and/or behavioral needs (e.g., intellectual disability, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder; Balakas et […]
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 08/07/2026
If you would like to submit a commentary for Pediatric Pain Letter, you can find our information for authors here: pediatric-pain-lette... We also now have a shiny new online submission portal for authors.
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Prospective authors of a commentary are invited to e-mail the proposed topic to the editor and the editorial assistant before submission.
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 01/07/2026
July is Disability Pride Month! Disability Pride Month is for anyone who is disabled, or anyone who wishes to show their allyship by celebrating disabled communities. 3 in 4 disabled people say they’ve experienced negative attitudes - lets challenge these negative attitudes!
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 01/07/2026
NEW ISSUE ALERT! Our July 2026 issue of Pediatric Pain Letter is out NOW: pediatric-pain-lette... #pediatricpainletter #chronicpain #pediatricpain
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Vol. 28 No. 2 (June 2026) | Pediatric Pain Letter
Title: Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: A Tailored Approach to Perioperative Pain in Youth with Developmental Disabilities Authors:Chasity Brimeyer and Casey M. Calkins Pages: 1-4 Download PDF:Click here to view/download the full article (PDF) Read on screen Title: Integrative Health within Intensive Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment for Pediatric Patients with Chronic Pain Authors:Urszula Winkiewicz, Francesca J. Muraca, Staci Loer-Fisher, […]
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 19/06/2026
Did you know that you can search all the way back to our first issue back in 1996! We've missed throwback Thursday, but why not throwback Friday instead:
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Vol. 1 No. 1 (October 1996) | Pediatric Pain Letter
Title: Parents’ management of postoperative pain Authors: G. Allen Finley Category: Articles Title: Fibromyalgia in children Authors: Patrick J. McGrath Category: Articles Title: Psychological factors in recurrent abdominal pain Authors: Carl von Baeyer Category: Articles Download PDF: Click here to view/download the full article (PDF)
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 09/06/2026
Have you seen our list of suggested topics? You can find them here: pediatric-pain-lette... We would love to hear from you if you would like to write a commentary for Pediatric Pain Letter!
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 01/06/2026
"...pain-related injustice is an important and distinct cognitive-emotional factor in the chronic pain experience" Pain-related injustice appraisals in youth with chronic pain and their caregivers by Miller et al:
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"It all seems so unfair": Pain-related injustice appraisals in youth with chronic pain and their caregivers | Pediatric Pain Letter
Commentary “It all seems so unfair”: Pain-related injustice appraisals in youth with chronic pain and their caregivers Megan M. Miller, Mary K. Lynch, Adam T. Hirsh, and Amy E. Williams Appraisals of injustice can arise from a variety of circumstances including violations of basic human rights, challenges to equity norms and just world beliefs (Mohiyeddini […]
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 28/05/2026
"It is crucial to acknowledge the complexities of assessing the impact of social media use on adolescents, particularly in the context of those experiencing chronic pain" Social media use in adolescent chronic pain by Emily Brown and Jeremy Gauntlett-Gilbert:
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Social media use in adolescent chronic pain | Pediatric Pain Letter
Commentary Social media use in adolescent chronic pain Emily Brown and Jeremy Gauntlett-Gilbert Introduction The treatment of pediatric chronic pain involves some widely agreed clinical targets, such as increasing physical activity, ensuring access to normative social contact, improving mood and dealing with comorbid difficulties such as sleep problems. However, these clinical issues have been strongly […]
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 25/05/2026
You can find our most recent issue by following link: pediatric-pain-lette... Vol. 28 No. 1 explores the mechanisms of virtual reality for pediatric pain management, and reviews the book "Tell me where it hurts: The New Science of Pain and How to Heal by Dr Rachel Zoffness
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 20/05/2026
Throwback to February 2024 issue in which Jana Kaoussarani reviewed the book "The Dream Machine" by Candace Amarante. "The Dream Machine is a captivating, must-read children’s book that explores the power of imagination and resilience in the face of adversity" Read more:
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Empowering children through imagination to overcome pain The dream machine | Pediatric Pain Letter
Jana Kaoussarani Amarante C (2023). The Dream Machine. Tellwell Talent, 126 pp. ISBN 978-0228846529 (Paperback:  $16.00 USD). http://www.amazon.com/Dream-Machine-Candace-Amarante/dp/0228846528 It goes without saying that everyone is likely familiar with the concept of a time machine: a hypothetical invention that allows traveling through time and experiencing past or future events. Such an idea has been explored in […]
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 18/05/2026
Are you interested in books related to pediatric chronic pain? You can find our archive of book reviews here: pediatric-pain-lette...
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 12/05/2026
It's ME Awareness Week, which runs 12-18 May 2026. ME/CFS is a complex and chronic medical condition that effects multiple body systems. Symptoms include a profound fatigue that is unlike normal tiredness. People may also experience chronic pain. Find out more: meassociation.org.uk/ #MEawareness
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 07/05/2026
Do you have a topic you would like to discuss in a PPL commentary? If so, you can find our information for authors here:
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Prospective authors of a commentary are invited to e-mail the proposed topic to the editor and the editorial assistant before submission.
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 04/05/2026
Pathways to Immersive Healing: Exploring the Mechanisms of Virtual Reality for Pediatric Chronic Pain Management "We aim to describe the different potential mechanisms of action of VR for pediatric chronic pain and identify promising areas for further research" Read more: pediatric-pain-lette...
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 30/04/2026
Have you read our book review of 'Tell Me Where It Hurts: The New Science of Pain and How to Heal' by Dr. Rachel Zoffness "This book serves an important function in supporting the shift from fragmented, biomedical approaches to integrated, biopsychosocial care." Read more: pediatric-pain-lette...
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 27/04/2026
You can always find the most recent issue of Pediatric Pain Letter by heading to the "Current issue" page on our website: pediatric-pain-lette... If you want to look back on our previous issues, head over to our archive:
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Current issue | Pediatric Pain Letter
This page contains the most recent issue of Pediatric Pain Letter and contains links to individual articles both on page and PDF downloads.
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 22/04/2026
We are pleased to announce our new Associate Editor of Pediatric Pain Letter, Dr Alex Neville! Dr Neville is based at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada.
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 20/04/2026
In this commentary, Oddo and Gray draw from ongoing clinical work within a multidisciplinary pediatric pain clinic, highlighting clinical strategies designed to support patients’ adaptive coping and decrease functional disability during return to in-person school Read more:
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 16/04/2026
Defining adolescence: A call for consistency in the chronic pain literature authored by Abigail Jones, Line Caes, Jeremy Gauntlett-Gilbert and Abbie Jordan. Read more:
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Defining adolescence: A call for consistency in the chronic pain literature | Pediatric Pain Letter
Commentary Defining adolescence: A call for consistency in the chronic pain literature Abigail Jones, Line Caes, Jeremy Gauntlett-Gilbert and Abbie Jordan Adolescence is the distinct developmental period of transition from childhood to adulthood, involving changes in physical, psychological and biological functioning (Tanti et al., 2011; Berenbaum et al., 2015; Tilton-Weaver & Marshall, 2017; Nahman-Averbuch et […]
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 13/04/2026
In this commentary piece, Mica Gabrielle Marbil and Kathryn A. Birnie situate virtual care ethics within overlapping equity issues to emphasize necessary work towards ethical and equitable pediatric pain care. Read more:
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Ethical issues in the equitable virtual delivery of pediatric chronic pain care | Pediatric Pain Letter
Mica Gabrielle Marbil and Kathryn A. Birnie Many healthcare services were provided virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic (Killackey et al., 2021). Despite the ongoing demand for virtual pediatric chronic pain treatment, there is limited research guiding this practice (Birnie et al., 2021). The research that does exist often excludes equity-seeking groups (Birnie et al., 2022); […]
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 09/04/2026
In this article from Megan Silvia and Shealyn O’Donnell, the role and unique contributions of Occupational Therapy within a multidisciplinary pain treatment team are discussed. Read more:
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Occupational Therapy: Specialized Contributions to Multidisciplinary Pediatric Pain Management | Pediatric Pain Letter
Megan Silvia and Shealyn O’Donnell Pediatric chronic pain is surprisingly common, with 44% of school-aged youth reporting at least weekly pain in the last six months (Gobina et al., 2019). Youth pain presentations are heterogeneous, and can include persistent headaches, abdominal pain, musculoskeletal pain, or neuropathic pain, in singular or multiple sites. These conditions have […]
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 06/04/2026
Pediatric Pain Letter provides free, open-access, peer-reviewed commentaries on pain in infants, children and adolescents. You can find all our previous issues here:
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All Issues | Pediatric Pain Letter
Contains a list of all previous Pediatric Pain Letter issues, including links to read on page and also to download individual article PDFs.
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 01/04/2026
In this commentary from our October 2018 issue, Kathryn A. Birnie, Katherine Dib, and Carley Ouellette discuss patient partner and researcher perspectives on meaningful patient engagement in pediatric pain research. Read more: pediatric-pain-lette...
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 29/03/2026
Do you have a topic you would like to present in a future Pediatric Pain Letter issue? You can find all our information for authors, and some suggested topics here: pediatric-pain-lette... Do get in touch!
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Prospective authors of a commentary are invited to e-mail the proposed topic to the editor and the editorial assistant before submission.
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 25/03/2026
Have you had a chance to read our latest PPL issue? Camila Pizá and Deirdre Logan discuss the mechanisms of virtual reality for pediatric chronic pain management, while Rosie Underhill reviews "Tell Me Where It Hurts" by Dr. Rachel Zoffness You can find the issue here:
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Current issue | Pediatric Pain Letter
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 23/03/2026
From our October 2021 issue: Dissociative symptoms in youth with chronic pain: Worthy of future investigation? Read more: pediatric-pain-lette...
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 19/03/2026
From our June 2025 issue, how can healthcare providers and researchers support a smooth transition from pediatric to adult services? "Young Adulthood: Supporting Pediatric Patients’ Most Pivotal Transition" Read more: pediatric-pain-lette...
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 16/03/2026
Throwing back to our June 2025 issue commentary: Young Adulthood: Supporting Pediatric Patients’ Most Pivotal Transition Read here: tinyurl.com/3tcp3ht2
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 13/03/2026
Missed our October 2025 issue? “Prehab”-Protocol for a structured educational program delivered prior to intensive interdisciplinary pain treatment: tinyurl.com/3a4ez3b7 Family Engagement with a Pediatric Chronic Pain Service: tinyurl.com/n6ahj9va
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 09/03/2026
Looking for something specific about pediatric chronic pain? A reminder that you can find all previous issues of Pediatric Pain Letter in our archives: pediatric-pain-lette... You can also use the search bar, or head to our index page:
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Contains a list of all previous Pediatric Pain Letter issues, including links to read on page and also to download individual article PDFs.
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 06/03/2026
We are always on the lookout for new contributors for Pediatric Pain Letter. We invite articles, commentaries, book reviews, conference highlights and more! You can find a list of suggested topics, and our information for authors, here:
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Prospective authors of a commentary are invited to e-mail the proposed topic to the editor and the editorial assistant before submission.
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 03/03/2026
February 2026's edition of Pediatric Pain Letter is here! In this edition, Rosie Underhill reviews the book "Tell Me Where It Hurts: The New Science of Pain and How to Heal" by Dr. Rachel Zoffness Read here: pediatric-pain-lette...
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 01/03/2026
The first commentary in the February 2026 edition of Pediatric Pain Letter is here! Pathways to Immersive Healing: Exploring the Mechanisms of Virtual Reality for Pediatric Chronic Pain Management, by Camila Pizá and Deirdre Logan Read more: pediatric-pain-lette...
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 27/02/2026
The February 2026 (Vol 28 No. 1) edition of Pediatric Pain Letter is out now! You can find the full edition here: pediatric-pain-lette... Many thanks to this editions contributors.
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Vol. 28 No. 1 (February 2026) | Pediatric Pain Letter
Title: Pathways to Immersive Healing: Exploring the Mechanisms of Virtual Reality for Pediatric Chronic Pain Management Authors:Camila Pizá and Deirdre Logan Pages: 1-7 Download PDF:Click here to view/download the full article (PDF) Read on screen Title: Book Review of: Tell Me Where It Hurts: The New Science of Pain and How to Heal by Dr. […]
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 19/12/2025
To all of our readers, reviewers and authors, we wish you the happiest of festive breaks and a peaceful 2026. Thank you for supporting PPL, the community is what makes the Pediatric Pain Letter so special. Special thanks to Kelly and Deirdre who steered PPL for so expertly for so long. Thank you!
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 04/12/2025
Meet the amazing Kelly Smith who is the Editorial and Production Assistant for the Pediatric Pain Letter. Kelly does amazing work behind the scenes, PPL could not run without her. If you are interested in submitting your work to PPL, see here for more information - pediatric-pain-lette...
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 03/12/2025
We’re inviting contributions to the Pediatric Pain Letter! If you’re a researcher, clinician, or someone with lived experience of pain, share your perspectives and help shape conversations in pediatric pain. Details: pediatric-pain-lette... #PainCommunity #OpenAccess
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 02/12/2025
Meet Prof Abbie Jordan, Editor of the Pediatric Pain Letter! This open-access publication shares diverse perspectives on pediatric pain—from research and clinical practice to lived experience. pediatric-pain-lette...
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 01/12/2025
Looking for insights on pediatric pain? Explore all past issues of the Pediatric Pain Letter—open access and packed with research, clinical perspectives, and lived experiences. Start reading: pediatric-pain-lette... #PediatricPain #PainResearch #LivedExperience
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Contains a list of all previous Pediatric Pain Letter issues, including links to read on page and also to download individual article PDFs.
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 30/11/2025
Your story matters. If you have lived experience of pain, the Pediatric Pain Letter offers a space to share your insights and shape understanding of pediatric pain. Learn more: pediatric-pain-lette... #LivedExperience #PainStories
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Pediatric Pain Letter @pediatric-pain-letter.org · 29/11/2025
Join the conversation on pediatric pain! The Pediatric Pain Letter publishes diverse voices—researchers, clinicians, and those with lived experience of pain. Share your work or viewpoint: pediatric-pain-lette... #PainCommunity #OpenAccess
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