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The biopsychosocial model in paediatric clinical practice—An interdisciplinary approach to somatic symptom disorders.
- Source :
- Acta Paediatrica; Nov2022, Vol. 111 Issue 11, p2115-2124, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Aim: The paper aims to show how the biopsychosocial (BPS) model can be applied as a clinical method and guide the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with somatic symptom disorders (SSD). Methods: Based on relevant literature and our clinical work with children and adolescents with SSD, we have developed a method to ensure a structured, interdisciplinary examination of biological, psychological and social factors, operationalising the BPS model into a clinical method. Results: The BPS model renders assessment and treatment of complex conditions as a basis for evaluating phenomena not confined by diagnostic tools, but still includes all information from these tools. It requires an interdisciplinary approach, giving individual patient and caregivers a central position. A thorough medical examination is required as a starting point for assessments. Good results rest upon a shared understanding between patient, caregivers and professionals. Conclusions: ‘Biopsychosocial’ is often claimed as a basis for clinical work with complex cases, medical, functional and psychiatric, but scarcely with a corresponding BPS method or practice. The BPS method should guide further development of holistic, interdisciplinary health care on all levels, to assess and help children and adolescents with SSD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08035253
- Volume :
- 111
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Acta Paediatrica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 160696244
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.16517