Cognitive Function in Pediatric Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
ConclusionsDeficits in FSIQ may reflect chronic brain injury or failure to make expected gains as children age. This review highlights the importance of early intervention in this population, and the need for longitudinal studies analyzing more specific domains of cognitive function and potential moderators. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - May 9, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Cognitive Function in Sickle Cell Disease Across Domains, Cerebral Infarct Status, and the Lifespan: A Meta-Analysis
ConclusionIndividuals with SCD are at risk for cognitive deficits across domains, infarct status, and the lifespan. More research is necessary to determine unbiased effects for cognitive function in adults with SCD. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - May 3, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Implementation Science in Pediatric Psychology: The Example of Type 1 Diabetes
ConclusionsIS is promising for advancing the translation of pediatric psychology approaches into clinical care. Following the science of implementation, further documentation of the reach of evidence-based care and establishing practice guidelines are important initial steps. Examining the barriers and facilitators of evidence-based psychosocial care can guide the development of testable implementation strategies to improve integration of care. Successful strategies can be evaluated through multi-site controlled implementation trials to explore their effectiveness. These lines of inquiry can be considered within pediatric ...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - May 2, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Featured Article: Behavior Interventions Addressing Obesity in Rural Settings: The E-FLIP for Kids Trial
ConclusionMany barriers exist that inhibit regular attendance at in-person contacts for many families. Innovative delivery strategies are needed that balance treatment intensity with feasibility and acceptability to families and providers to facilitate broad dissemination in underserved rural settings.ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01820338. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - April 30, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Parenting Stress, Sleep, and Psychological Adjustment in Parents of Infants and Toddlers With Congenital Heart Disease
ConclusionsFindings suggest that parents of infants and toddlers with CHD report high parenting stress, poor sleep, and maladjustment. Analyses indicate the stress-adjustment relationship is mediated by quality of sleep. Given the multiple demands on parents of infants and children with CHD, it is important to attend to parents ’ overall functioning and mental health. Our findings highlight targets for intervention to improve the well-being of parents of young children with CHD. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - April 26, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Meta-Analysis of Anxiety in Parents of Young People with Chronic Health Conditions
ConclusionMeasures for preventing and reducing anxiety symptoms in parents of young people with neuromuscular disorders, HIV-infection/AIDS, and those undergoing cancer treatments are particularly needed. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - April 25, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
A Prospective Examination of Child Avoidance Coping and Parental Coping Assistance After Pediatric Injury: A Mixed-Methods Approach
ConclusionsOur study suggests that child avoidance coping is multifaceted and may result from both parent encouragement as well as independent decisions by children. Future research may explore additional factors that influence child avoidance coping, outside of parental suggestion, in response to trauma exposure. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - March 29, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Corrigendum
to: “An Accidental Scientist: Chance, Failure, Risk-Taking, and Mentoring” (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - June 18, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Methods Commentary: Uncovering Unobserved Data Patterns With Latent Variable Mixture Modeling
In a recent article in theJournal of Pediatric Psychology entitled “Latent Profiles of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Elementary School-Age Youth: Associations With Health-Related Quality of Life,”Mitchell and Steele (2017) used latent variable mixture modeling (LVMM) to empirically uncover three patterns of physical activity and sedentary behavior (SB) based on accelerometer data. These three patterns, also known as latent classes, were subgroups of youth who were classified as Active, Moderate, or Inactive in terms of their physical activity and SB. More specifically, these patterns were based on the ave...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - June 8, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Editorial: New Instructions for Single-Subject Research in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology
Single-subject designs (also referred to as N-of-1 studies) have a rich tradition in the broad field of psychology (Cohen, Feinstein, Masuda,& Vowles, 2014), and they have much potential for demonstrating response to pediatric psychology interventions (Drotar& Lemanek, 2001;Rapoff& Stark, 2008). Many clinicians in our field work with children and adolescents with rare conditions or in very unique medical contexts, for which an evidence-based intervention protocol is not established. Therefore, single-subject designs are particularly attractive for bridging science and practice —the methods can be used to moni...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - May 24, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of an Adherence-Promotion Intervention for Children With Leukemia: A Markov Model-Based Simulation
ConclusionsProviding APIs to children with B-ALL may improve health outcomes and save costs over a 6-year period. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - May 15, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
JPP Student Journal Club Commentary: Interpersonal Stressors and Resources as Predictors of Adolescent Adjustment Following Traumatic Brain Injury
Adolescents, who are at high risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI) (Faul& Coronado, 2015), are more likely to exhibit cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral deficits following injury (Chapman et al., 2010;Lambregts et al., 2018;Max et al., 1997;Tousignant et al., 2018). High levels of stress in youth with TBI can lead to impaired functioning in adulthood (Taylor, Barrett, McLellan,& McKinlay, 2015). In general, adolescent stress has also been associated with an increased risk for depression (Hamilton, Stange, Abramson,& Alloy, 2015) and lower life satisfaction (Moksnes, Lore, Lillefjell, Byrne,&am...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - May 15, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Early Adaptive Functioning Trajectories in Preschoolers With Autism Spectrum Disorders
ConclusionsThese findings bolster the idea that social interest and behavioral problems are crucial for the early adaptive functioning development of children with autism. The current study has clinical implications in pointing out early intervention targets in children with ASD. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - April 25, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
JPP Student Journal Club Commentary: Stress, Conflict, and the Family System in Pediatric Cancer
Family systems and family dynamics are of utmost importance in understanding both risk and resilience among families affected by pediatric cancer, as well as other medical conditions (Kazak, Alderfer,& Reader, 2017). Over three decades of work suggests that a consistent subset of youth with pediatric illness are at increased risk for negative psychosocial outcomes such as depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress, and this risk extends even beyond the affected children, to include their parents and siblings as well (Pinquart& Shen, 2011a,2011b;Sharpe& Rossiter, 2002). Although it appears clear that family f...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - April 19, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Pioneer Paper: An Accidental Scientist: Chance, Failure, Risk-Taking, and Mentoring
AbstractI never intended to become a scientist. My career developed on the basis of chance happenings, repeated failure, the willingness to take risks and the acceptance and provision of mentoring. My career has included periods of difficulty and shifted back and forth between academic health centers and universities in Canada. Although I have been amply recognized for my successes, my greatest learning has come from my failures. My greatest satisfaction has been in the development, evaluation and dissemination of interventions. The combination of intellectual stimulation and emotional gratification has meant a rewarding c...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - April 6, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
