Health professionals are often searching for more information on pain management in children. On this page we showcase our research and resources that are most relevant for health professionals.
We also conduct original grant-funded research on a range of topics in children's pain management, with a focus on developmental, psychological, and family factors.
Click on the links below to find out more about our research.
Our research is looking to understand stakeholders' needs for successfully engaging in activities to make a difference in children’s pain.
We looked at factors that contribute to resilience and risk in youth with JIA pain and their caregivers.
We learned more about pain in childhood cancer survivors.
We completed a needs assessment with health researchers and trainees about their social media use.
We are always interested in hearing from health professionals who are interested in our work. Please email Dr. Chambers and introduce yourself.
Check out all of our resources. You can sort by type of resource and by topic of interest to help narrow it down.
As a Mom, I read your tip sheet with interest to prepare for my daughter's tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy. The biggest take away being to stay ahead of the pain. When we received her surgery date in September, we had a plan. We...
Dr. Chambers is an international leader in the study of children’s pain. She holds the Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Children's Pain and is a Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Neuroscience & Pediatrics and at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Her research team is based in the Centre for Pediatric Pain Research at the IWK Health Centre. Her award-winning work spans research, training, knowledge translation, and advocacy.
