Interoceptive Awareness and Function in Adolescents With Chronic Pain
The main objectives of this study are to compare the levels of interoceptive awareness and self-reported function pre and post completion of an occupational therapy treatment plan. The target population are adolescents aged 11-21 years that are diagnosed with chronic pain and are seen through the Pain Team at Connecticut Children's. The primary aims are: * To compare the reported levels of interoceptive awareness in adolescents with chronic pain before and after their occupational therapy treatment plan. * To compare the reported levels of function in adolescents with chronic pain before and after their occupational therapy treatment plan.
• Adolescents seen as new patients in the pain clinic at Connecticut Children's
• Referred to occupational therapy services.
• Adolescents diagnosed with a form of chronic pain.
• Between the ages of 11 and 21 years at time of enrollment.
• If over 18, the ability to understand and willingness to sign the informed consent document or the ability to use the short form process.
• If under 18, the parent/legal guardian, has the ability to understand and willingness to sign the informed consent document or the ability to use the short form process.
• Adolescents between the ages of 11 and less than 18 years with the ability to understand and willingness to sign assent.
• Adolescents who agree to therapeutic yoga as a planned part of their occupational therapy treatment plan.