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Integrated pain management in a child with arthritis in Cape Verde: a case report

  • By

  • Deisa Salyse dos Reis Cabral Semedo

  • Sandra de Sousa Lobo

  • Neusa Alfreda Mendonça Soares de Carvalho

  • Celestina Barros Martins

  • Elisabete Moreno Barros

  • Denise Castro Cardoso

  • Diva Elci dos Reis Cabral

  • July 8, 2026

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    Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common chronic rheumatic disease in children, affecting approximately one in every 1,000 individuals.

  • 2

    A 10-year-old male with enthesitis-related JIA experienced severe pain and functional impairment, leading to a nine-month hospitalization.

  • 3

    Pain management in JIA requires multidisciplinary approaches that consider biological, psychological, and social factors.

  • 4

    Psychosocial factors, including family dynamics and social support, significantly influence pain perception and overall well-being in children with JIA.

  • 5

    In resource-limited settings, referral networks are essential for accessing specialized care and biologic therapies for JIA patients.

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Integrated pain management in a child with arthritis in Cape Verde: a case report

  • by Deisa Salyse dos Reis Cabral Semedo, Sandra de Sousa Lobo, Neusa Alfreda Mendonça Soares de Carvalho, Celestina Barros Martins, Elisabete Moreno Barros, Denise Castro Cardoso, Diva Elci dos Reis Cabral

  • July 8, 2026

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