Editorial: Clinical Trial Registration – Using Empirical Data to Inform Journal of Pediatric Psychology’s Policy
Over the past several years, there has been increasing attention to transparency in the conduct of and reporting of clinical trials. This is for good reason. We know that a great deal of waste occurs in resources when clinical trials are conducted but the results are not reported or published, and, that there can be significant biases in the results that do make it into a published evaluation (Chan et al., 2014;Glasziou et al., 2014;Simera et al., 2010). For example, an investigator may choose to only report statistically significant outcomes in an attempt to make a treatment appear more efficacious and to increase l...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - August 23, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
JPP Student Journal Club Commentary: From Clinic to Community: Translating Obesity Intervention Research Findings to Applications
Since at least 2001, rural children are more likely to be overweight or obese than their urban counterparts (Johnson& Johnson, 2015;Ogden et al., 2018). Despite this statistic, many, if not most, randomized control trials of weight management have been conducted with controlled, urban, clinic settings with middle- to upper-income participants, thus creating a gap between research findings and real-world application. Unsurprisingly, evidence-based practices tailored for urban populations may be less successful when applied to rural areas, given the differences in resource availability, and cultural factors. Considerin...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - July 30, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Trauma Resilience and Recovery Program: Addressing Mental Health in Pediatric Trauma Centers
ConclusionsOur intervention model was feasible and increased reach to families who needed services. Efforts to improve follow-up engagement are discussed, as are initial successes in implementing this model in other pediatric trauma centers. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - July 12, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
From Diagnoses to Ongoing Journey: Parent Experiences Following Congenital Heart Disease Diagnoses
ConclusionParents' experiences informed both acute and long term implications following CHD diagnoses, and highlight current gaps in mental health care. Direction for clinical care and improved intervention opportunities are discussed. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - July 10, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
A Primer on Mixed Methods for Pediatric Researchers
ConclusionsIncreasing the use of mixed methods research in the field of pediatric psychology will contribute to advances in observational studies with children and families, intervention development and evaluation, and creation of new tools and assessments that aim to optimize child and family health outcomes. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - July 1, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Trial Registration and Outcome Reporting in Child and Pediatric Psychology: A Systematic Review
ConclusionsFindings reveal low rates of prospective registration and considerable risk for incomplete or selective outcome reporting among RCTs published in JPP and JCCAP. Coordinated efforts from all stakeholders involved in the conduct and reporting of clinical child and pediatric psychology research are needed to improve transparent reporting of clinical trials. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - June 28, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Chronic Physical Health Conditions, Mental Health, and Sources of Support in a Longitudinal Australian Child Population Cohort
ConclusionsChildren with hospital records of chronic conditions, particularly epilepsy and asthma, might benefit from school-based care plans that integrate their physical and mental health support needs. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - June 26, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Assessing Children ’s Eudaimonic Well-Being: The PROMIS Pediatric Meaning and Purpose Item Banks
ConclusionThe PROMIS Pediatric Meaning and Purpose item banks and their short forms are ready for use in clinical research and practice. They are measures of children ’s eudaimonic well-being and indicative of children’s hopefulness, optimism, goal-directedness, and feelings that life is worth living. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - June 24, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Meta-Analysis: Association of Parent and Child Mental Health with Pediatric Health Care Utilization
ConclusionsChild and parent MH problems are significantly associated with increased HCU. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - June 24, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Associations Between Boys ’ Early Childhood Exposure to Family and Neighborhood Poverty and Body Mass Index in Early Adolescence
ConclusionsFindings have implications for policy relevant to obesity prevention. More research on associations between early exposure to poverty and later risk for obesity on low-income samples is warranted, as the relationship is likely complex and influenced by many different factors, including the family and neighborhood food environments and child health behaviors. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - June 24, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
A Developmental Cascade from Prenatal Stress to Child Internalizing and Externalizing Problems
ConclusionResults provide support for the fetal programming, interpersonal stress transmission, and continuation of stress models. Findings highlight the need for prenatal preventative programs that continue into the early postnatal period, targeting maternal stress and parenting behaviors. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - June 5, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Parental Self-Control as a Moderator of the Association Between Family Conflict and Type 1 Diabetes Management
ConclusionsLower parental self-control may prevent parents from handling diabetes-related family conflict in a productive manner. We discuss the implications of parental self-control as an intervention target for health care professionals working with adolescents with T1D and their families. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - May 31, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
S.A.F.E.R. Near Water: An Intervention Targeting Parent Beliefs About Children ’s Water Safety
ConclusionThese findings provide support for the feasibility and usefulness of a multifaceted, parent-focused, educational program delivered alongside children ’s swim programming to promote closer adult supervision of children around water. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - May 30, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Parental Involvement and Executive Function in Emerging Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
ConclusionsParental involvement in diabetes management remains important during the high-risk time of emerging adulthood, especially for those with poorer EF. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - May 16, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Developmental Trajectories of Feeding Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
ConclusionsOverall, our findings demonstrated that in our sample of children with ASD, most feeding problems remitted over time, but a small subgroup showed chronic feeding problems into school age. It is important to consider and assess feeding problems in ASD against the backdrop of typical development, as many children with ASD may show improvement with age. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - May 15, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
