The power of optimism: Applying a positive psychology framework to pediatric pain

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Cousins, L.A.
Tomlinson, R.M.
Cohen, L.L.
McMurtry, C.M.

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Special Interest Group on Pain in Childhood, International Association for the Study of Pain

Abstract

The objectives of this commentary are to: 1) define the construct of optimism, 2) briefly review the literature supporting the importance of optimism in pain contexts, and 3) outline areas for future research and clinical implications.

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pediatric pain, optimism, positive psychology

Citation

Cousins LA, Tomlinson RM, Cohen LL, McMurtry CM. The power of optimism: Applying a positive psychology framework to pediatric pain. Pediatric Pain Letter 2016;18(1):1-5. http://ppl.childpain.org/issues/v18n1_2016/v18n1_cousins

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