Commentary: Toward Race-Conscious Research: Acknowledging Structural Racism and Its Effect on the Recruitment of Black Adolescents and Caregivers in Clinical Trials
Too often, the acknowledgment of race in clinical research is confined to a statement in the limitations section. In Elliset al. (this issue), we see a significant deviation from this pattern. The study described the recruitment of Black adolescents into a clinical trial for diabetes management. Their aims were (1) to determine what outreach efforts are needed to recruit Black adolescents with diabetes and their caregivers, and (2) to determine if the degree of recruitment effort needed was related to demographic, diabetes-related, or family characteristics. The authors utilized the terms “expedited recruitment (ER)” a...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - July 15, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Be My Safe Haven: Parent –Child Relationships and Emotional Health During COVID-19
ConclusionsThese cross-sectional study results suggest that beyond focusing on symptom management, families may benefit from supports targeting the parent –child relationship. Insights and implications for practitioners are discussed. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - July 15, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Erratum to: Families with Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders during COVID-19: A Scoping Review
(Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - July 1, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Improving the Quality of Pilot/Feasibility Trials Reporting in Pediatric Psychology
High-quality interventions trials are necessary for advancing care for pediatric populations, and theJournal of Pediatric Psychology (JPP) has a longstanding interest in publishing intervention research in the field. As research methodologies for intervention research have advanced and become more complex, JPP has kept pace. In 2018, one goal for the new editorial term was to expand JPP ’s focus on intervention research and enhance the quality of reporting of clinical trials in JPP (Palermo, 2018). Among the strategies suggested for achieving this goal was to encourage a wide range of intervention research across the ent...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - July 1, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Predictive Value of Developmental Assessment in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Follow-Up Clinic
ConclusionsThis study supports ongoing assessment of children who were born with perinatal complications into at least early childhood. Assessing development only during the infant and toddler years did not sufficiently identify children who went on to have lower cognitive functioning in preschool and the early school years. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - June 18, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Pain and QOL in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease: Buffering by Resilience Processes
ConclusionsResults suggest that strengths-based factors may play an important role for adolescents ’ QOL within the context of SCD pain. Interventions that enhance teenagers’ ability to accept pain might be particularly useful to improve QOL in adolescents living with SCD pain. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - June 15, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Evaluating the Feasibility and Acceptability of the Lifestyle Enhancement for ADHD Program
Conclusions  Findings indicate that the LEAP program is an acceptable and feasible intervention model for promoting PA among parents and their children with ADHD. Implications for improving ADHD symptoms and enhancing evidence-based parent training programs are discussed. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - June 12, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Intergenerational Impacts of Maternal Stress on Early Childhood Atopy in Black Americans
ConclusionFailure to replicate previous findings suggests that the maternal stress –offspring atopy relationship is complex. Future studies must examine the unique stressors in Black Americans, as well as caregiving as a potential protective factor. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - June 8, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Paternal Stress and Child Outcomes in Youth with Sickle Cell Disease
ConclusionAs parents reported elevated levels of stress related to caring for their child with SCD, patients reported worsening HRQOL. More evidence is needed in order to determine, which constructs of parental stress had a significant impact on HRQOL. It may be helpful for healthcare workers to be aware of familial influences of reduced HRQOL among children diagnosed with SCD. Parents reporting increased stress related to raising their child with SCD may benefit from additional support and resources. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - May 29, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

JPP Student Journal Club Commentary: Family Functioning in Pediatric Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Pediatric functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are often unpredictable and burdensome for youth and families and treatment primarily aims to improve quality of life and functional impairment by adapting behaviors and modifiable factors (Drossman, 2016;Van Oudenhove et al., 2016;Varni et  al., 2006). Family functioning is one modifiable factor that has long been recognized as an important influence on adjustment and quality of life across many pediatric illness populations (Drotar, 1997;Lewandowski et  al., 2010;McClellan& Cohen, 2007;Thompson et al., 1999;Van Schoors et  al., 2017) but has received little a...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - May 26, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Intensive Parent –Child Interaction Therapy for Children with Traumatic Brain Injury: Feasibility Study
ConclusionsResults of this open trial provide preliminary support for the feasibility of a time-limited and intensive format of PCIT for families of young children who have sustained a TBI and have elevated levels of behavior problems. This study highlights a promising intervention approach for improving domains commonly affected by early childhood TBI and preventing the development of more severe and persistent problems. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - May 20, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

All Hands on Deck: Addressing Adolescent Depression in Pediatric Primary Care
ConclusionsPrimary care is an ideal setting to address the public health crisis of untreated adolescent depression. Implications for screening processes, practice implications for PCPs and BHCs, future directions, and limitations are discussed. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - May 19, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Accidental Injuries in Preschoolers: Are We Missing an Opportunity for Early Assessment and Intervention?
ConclusionsEarly identification and treatment of preschool ADHD following accidental injury may prevent subsequent injuries. Clinical implications and future directions are discussed with emphasis on the maintenance of parental monitoring into the older preschool years. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - May 19, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Emerging Adults ’ Adherence to Preventative Health Guidelines in Response to COVID-19
ConclusionsFollowing guidelines related to social distancing practices may be particularly challenging for EA, possibly because of unique developmental needs of this group, and males may be at greater risk for non-adherence to CDC recommendations. Therefore, public health messaging and adherence intervention development should be designed with males and social distancing practices in mind. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - May 19, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Short- and Long-Term Effects of Superhero Media on Young Children ’s Risk-Taking Behaviors
ConclusionsChildren ’s lifetime superhero exposure may influence children’s risk-taking. Given American children’s substantial media exposure, research should continue to unpack the role of superhero media on children’s unintentional injury and other health risk behaviors. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - May 13, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research