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Purpose of Review <p>This report aims to synthesize the literature at the intersection of pediatric chronic pain and gender diversity, highlighting recent conceptual and empirical developments.</p> Review of Findings <p>Recent theoretical frameworks expand upon the biopsychosocial model by integrating minority stress, ecological-systems, and intersectional perspectives to better understand the chronic pain experiences of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth. While TGD youth experience disproportionate pain-related risks, influenced by intersecting identity-based stressors, structural inequities, and systemic barriers to affirming care, this group remains underrepresented in pain research and intervention development. To promote equitable care, pain researchers and clinicians must adopt inclusive assessment tools, enhance provider education, implement strengths-based interventions, and advocate for policies that reduce disparities and affirm the identities of TGD youth with pain.</p> Summary <p>Promoting gender-affirming, trauma-informed, and intersectional approaches may offer a clear path toward more inclusive and equitable pediatric pain management.</p>

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Expanding the Lens: Recent Developments at the Intersection of Pediatric Chronic Pain and Gender Diversity

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年12月1日

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  • Allison M. Smith,
  • Megan Silvia,
  • Gwyneth Farr,
  • Hannah Rogan

摘要

Purpose of Review

This report aims to synthesize the literature at the intersection of pediatric chronic pain and gender diversity, highlighting recent conceptual and empirical developments.

Review of Findings

Recent theoretical frameworks expand upon the biopsychosocial model by integrating minority stress, ecological-systems, and intersectional perspectives to better understand the chronic pain experiences of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth. While TGD youth experience disproportionate pain-related risks, influenced by intersecting identity-based stressors, structural inequities, and systemic barriers to affirming care, this group remains underrepresented in pain research and intervention development. To promote equitable care, pain researchers and clinicians must adopt inclusive assessment tools, enhance provider education, implement strengths-based interventions, and advocate for policies that reduce disparities and affirm the identities of TGD youth with pain.

Summary

Promoting gender-affirming, trauma-informed, and intersectional approaches may offer a clear path toward more inclusive and equitable pediatric pain management.