Responsivity to Problem-Solving Skills Training in Mothers of Children With Cancer
Conclusions These findings highlight the need to go beyond group data in interpreting RCTs and to incorporate measures of meaningful treatment response. Our ability to predict and screen for meaningful treatment response is critical to more precise targeting, enhanced outcomes, and better resource allocation. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - December 27, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Exposure to Tobacco Smoke and Temperament among U.S. Children 0 –5 Years Old
ConclusionsTobacco smoke-exposed children were at increased odds of not always demonstrating positive early childhood temperament behaviors, with 3- to 5-year-olds having more pronounced odds. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - December 22, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Discrepancies in Parent Perceptions of Child Vulnerability in Youth With Spina Bifida
Conclusions For families of youth with SB, discrepancies in PPCV where fathers perceive high vulnerability and mothers perceive low vulnerability may be a “red flag” for the presence of other parental and child adjustment difficulties. Findings are discussed in terms of the Attribution Bias Context Model and underscore the importance of including fathers in research on families who have children with chronic health conditions. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - December 22, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
The Influence of Early Childhood Temperament on Later Social –Emotional Functioning in Youth with Cancer
ConclusionsEarly childhood temperament is a strong predictor of later psychosocial functioning, regardless of health status. Findings highlight the need to consider temperament in the clinical assessment of psychosocial functioning in children with cancer. Additional research is needed to specifically assess how a diagnosis of cancer in early childhood influences temperament over time. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - December 22, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Method Matters: Comparing Cancer-Related Adjustment of Siblings to Norms and Well-matched Peers
Conclusions Findings regarding the psychological adjustment of siblings of children with cancer differ according to the research methods used. It is important to use rigorous methods such as demographically matched peer comparisons when investigating the impact of childhood cancer on siblings. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - December 22, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Physical Distancing Behavior: The Role of Emotions, Personality, Motivations, and Moral Decision-Making
ConclusionsMessages and interventions targeted at adolescents should be oriented towards supporting autonomy, emphasizing the personal and social value of PDB. Communications should avoid the use of coercive strategies based on eliciting emotions such as shame and guilt in adolescents who do not adopt PDB, which appear to trigger off mechanisms of moral disengagement. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - December 22, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Understanding How Perfectionism Impacts Intensive Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment Outcomes: A Nonrandomized Trial
Conclusions Findings suggest perfectionism has the potential to negatively impact IIPT outcomes. However, when perfectionistic youth with chronic pain learn to manage pain-related distress, they benefit. Results highlight the importance of assessing for and treating perfectionism and pain-related distress in youth with chronic pain. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - December 16, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Bi-Directional Associations Between Real-Time Affect and Physical Activity in Weight-Discordant Siblings
Conclusions Findings indicate affective experiences surrounding physical activity differ according to z-BMI. Specifically, momentary negative affect may impede momentary MVPA among youth with higher z-BMI. Further research is warranted to elucidate factors influencing these momentary associations and the extent to which these momentary associations prospectively predict weight change. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - December 14, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Do Youth Want Psychosocial Screenings in Diabetes Clinic? Profiles of Acceptability
Conclusions Most youth responded favorably to in-clinic psychosocial screenings. Youth who were less satisfied were at increased risk for psychosocial and medical complications. Findings highlight areas of need, such as enhanced support with and an emphasized rationale for screenings, which may improve patient experience in subspecialty care. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - December 14, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Psychosocial Functioning Among Children With and Without Differences of Sex Development
Conclusions Youth with DSD appear to be at greater risk for psychosocial problems relative to children with CL/P and unaffected peers. Results underscore the need for integrated interdisciplinary care and ongoing psychosocial risk monitoring in youth with DSD. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - December 14, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
The Socialization of Young Children ’s Empathy for Pain: The Role of Mother– and Father–Child Reminiscing
ConclusionsFindings highlight a key role of parent –child reminiscing about the past pain in the behavioral expression of empathy for pain in young children. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - December 11, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Romantic Relationships in Young People with Long-Term Health Conditions: A Scoping Review
ConclusionsFindings demonstrate that young people wish to engage with romantic relationships, yet many report particular challenges associated with forming and sustaining relationships due to the constraints of their condition and treatment. Future research should consider nonheterosexual relationships. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - December 11, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Reciprocal Links Between Physical Health and Coping Among Adolescents With Cystic Fibrosis
ConclusionsAmong youth with CF, physical health functioning is more consistent in predicting coping strategies than the reverse. Poorer pulmonary functioning appears to enhance adaptive coping over time, suggesting resilience of adolescents with CF, while more frequent hospitalizations may inhibit the use of adaptive coping strategies. Findings support the use of interventions aimed at promoting healthy coping among hospitalized adolescents with CF. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - December 11, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
JPP Student Journal Club Commentary: Advancing Transition Medicine for Adolescents and Young Adults with Chronic Conditions
Significant strides in transition medicine have been made over the past two decades to better support adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with chronic medical conditions in navigating the shift from pediatric to adult care (White& Cooley, 2018). However, complexities remain, including challenges ensuring AYAs have adequate disease knowledge and self-management skills, reluctance breaking well-established pediatric patient-provider relationships, and difficulty finding adult providers (Callahan et al., 2001). The U.S. healthcare system continues to struggle with effectively supporting AYAs prior to and through this tr...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - December 11, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Triple P for Parents of Children with Phenylketonuria: A Nonrandomized Trial
ConclusionsResults support intervention acceptability and feasibility. A randomized controlled trial is warranted to establish intervention efficacy. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - December 9, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
