Infographic for systematic review found that cognitive behavioural therapy and hypnotherapy are associated with higher treatment success compared to no intervention for children with functional abdominal pain disorders
Last month we summarised the systematic review by Gordon et al 2022. The review concluded that CBT and hypnotherapy may be suitable treatment options for the management of functional abdominal pain disorders in childhood, compared to no intervention. The certainty of the evidence was rated moderate and low.
Some findings are included in this infographic.
Gordon M, Sinopoulou V, Tabbers M, et al. Psychosocial Interventions for the Treatment of Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Pediatr. 2022. 1;176(6):560-568. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2022.0313.
