Table 6 Health care providers’ clinical practice information

Country of work

Canada

9

USA

2

Location of practice

Hospital practice

9

Community practice

2

Type of practice

Pediatric rheumatology practice only

3

Pediatric rheumatology and other unrelated populations

3

Mostly unrelated populations with a small pediatric rheumatology practice

3

Pediatric rheumatology and chronic pain practice

2

Pain management options recommended by HCPs

Pharmacological options

Getting the disease under control first

8

NSAIDs

7

Acetaminophen

5

Prednisone

2

Corticosteroid joint injections

2

Aspirin

1

Non-pharmacological options

Heat

8

Stretching and strengthening exercises

7

Massage

5

Cold

5

Physical activity

5

Physiotherapy

4

Splints

4

Yoga

3

Meditation/mindfulness

3

Rest

3

Modify or avoid activities

3

Sleep hygiene

3

Technical devices

3

Braces

2

Apps (to help track symptoms and to relax)

2

Supportive shoes

2

Kinesiology tape/bandage

2

Occupational therapy

2

Joint protection

1

Relaxation

1

Diet

1

Tai chi

1

Foot orthotics

1

Acupuncture (if patient mentions it)

1

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation; TENS (if patient mentions it)

1

Coping skills

1

Digital pads

1

Referral to child life and social work

1

Referral to chronic pain clinic

1

Referral to mental health professional (e.g., psychologist)

1