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Mashup Score: 3Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology | LinkedIn - 6 month(s) ago
Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology | 124 followers on LinkedIn. An official journal of the Society of Pediatric Psychology (APA Division 54) | Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology® publishes articles representing the professional and applied activities of pediatric psychology. The journal comprehensively describes the breadth and richness of the field in its diverse activities; complements the scientific development of the field with information on the applied/clinical side; provides modeling that addresses the ways practicing pediatric psychologists incorporate empirical literature into day-to-day activities; emphasizes work that incorporates and cites evidence from the science base; and provides a forum for those engaged in primarily clinical activities to report on their activities and inform future research activities. Articles include a range of formats such as commentaries, reviews, and clinical case reports in addition to more traditional empirical clinical studies.
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Mashup Score: 2Establishing a psychosocial screening program in a high-volume pediatric epilepsy clinic using the PedsQL—Epilepsy module. - 9 month(s) ago
Objective: Children and adolescents with epilepsy are at increased risk for a number of comorbidities which can affect their health-related quality of life. We aimed to leverage data collected through widespread, automated distribution of the PedsQL—epilepsy module (Modi et al., 2017) to patient caregivers in order to assess the feasibility of using the PedsQL to create a formalized psychosocial screening program. Method: Our team utilized quality improvement methodology to establish a clinic workflow and trial a psychosocial screening program based on targeting specific domains of the PedsQL—epilepsy module using existing cutoff scores. Results: In our sample, 58% (n = 67) of patients screened positive on one or more of the three targets PedsQL—epilepsy module domains based on parent reports. Approximately 40% of those were seen for a consult (n = 26). Consults most often involved psychoeducation related to the special education process or brief intervention for managing behavioral or
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Screening for quality of life is feasible, even in a busy pediatric #epilepsy clinic! Read on for expert tips including the process for developing and refining screening for use in your practice: https://t.co/HJxCsn5rsU
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Mashup Score: 2American Psychological Association (APA) - 10 month(s) ago
The American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychologists in the United States. APA educates the public about psychology, behavioral science and mental health; promotes psychological science and practice; fosters the education and training of psychological scientists, practitioners and educators; advocates for psychological knowledge and practice to inform public policy; and champions the application of psychology to promote human rights, health, well-being and dignity.
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New research examining a digitally enabled adherence platform in adolescents and young adults after kidney transplant co-designed with stakeholders shows promise to improving adherence and health outcomes. (https://t.co/ZqzUpF5hbj) @SPP_Transplant @SPP_AdhSM @SPP_AYA
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Mashup Score: 7
Objective: Behavioral parent training programs show clear efficacy and effectiveness in response to young children’s disruptive behavior problems, but limitations in engagement and accessibility prevent many families from benefiting from these programs. The Parenting Young Children Check-up (PYCC) is a technology-based program designed to overcome these barriers and increase the reach of behavioral parent training. Developed for use in pediatric primary care, the PYCC includes three components: (a) an initial check-up designed to motivate program involvement; (b) text messages to connect parents with program content and reinforce content; and (c) a parent training website involving video-based content to teach parenting skills. This report details initial steps to refine PYCC intervention components. Method: Seventeen mothers and 17 primary care physicians participated in this mixed methods data collection across three iterations by providing feedback on early drafts of the three compo
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The Parenting Young Children Check-up (PYCC) is a technology-based program designed to address behavior concerns identified in primary care settings by overcoming barriers to access to behavioral parent management training. @SPP_IPCSIG @SPP_DigitalHlth https://t.co/apP6SoFWOY
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Mashup Score: 6
Objective: This article aims to explore ethical tensions in pediatric gender-affirming care and illustrate how these tensions arise in the clinical setting. Method: This article utilizes two de-identified cases of transgender youth—Emma and Jayden—as a framework for discussing ethical principles in pediatric gender-affirming care. Case summaries detail the medical history of these two patients, their familial context, and their encounters with healthcare providers. Subsequently, the ethics of both cases are synthesized. As represented in this work, these cases do not constitute Institutional Review Board-regulated human subjects research. Results: Emma’s parents want to forgo pubertal suppression and pursue hormone therapy, effectively skipping a step in the gender-affirming care standard for youth presenting in early puberty. Jayden’s parents, on the other hand, are skeptical of their son’s identity and resistant to pursuing treatment. Both cases reflect disparate health goals between
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This paper reviews ethical principals in pediatric gender-affirming care through the illustration of two de-identified case studies, including standards of care, treatment reversibility, and pediatric involvement in decision-making. @SPP_GenderSIG https://t.co/HeRJwQZUR7
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Mashup Score: 0Adaptation of family-based healthy weight program for children who survived leukemia. - 1 year(s) ago
Objective: Understand the perspectives of children who survived acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and their parents to adapt a guideline-based, family-based, intensive health behavior and lifestyle intervention treatment for this population. Method: Nine children 8–17 years of age (Mdn = 12 years [interquartile range, 10–16], median years off treatment = 5 [2–7]) who survived ALL and 11 parents participated in focus groups to assess perceptions of weight, weight-related behaviors, and perceived barriers to family-based behavioral weight loss treatment (FBT). Responses were analyzed thematically, and resultant adaptations were guided by the Framework for Reporting Adaptations and Modifications-Enhanced. Results: Topics and themes identified included mental and physical health concerns (e.g., treatment-related medical complications, body esteem), a perception of excess weight as protective, the continuing influence of eating habits established during cancer treatment (e.g., instrumental
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Using patient and caregiver experience, authors adapted an intensive health behavior and lifestyle treatment for survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. @SPP_Obesity_SIG @SPP_DigitalHlth @SPP_HemOncBMT https://t.co/GaFZMxsPCD
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Mashup Score: 3Sleep patterns, pain, and emotional functioning in youth with inflammatory bowel disease. - 1 year(s) ago
Objective: Youth with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may be at increased risk for sleep difficulties due to the painful and inflammatory nature of their disease. Moreover, children and adolescents with IBD experience impairment across a variety of psychosocial domains. However, researchers have yet to investigate the complex interplay between sleep, disease-related symptoms, and psychosocial factors in this population. The purpose of this study was to examine sleep patterns, pain, and mood in pediatric IBD. Method: A sample of 25 children and adolescents with IBD (Mage = 14.24, range = 10–18 years; 56% male) were recruited from a pediatric gastroenterology clinic. Youth wore an actigraphy watch and completed daily measures of affect and pain over the course of 14 days. Statistical analyses involved repeated measures general estimating equations. Results: No significant association for sleep with negative affect was demonstrated. Despite majority of this sample being in disease remiss
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Youth with #IBD may struggle with getting high quality sleep - and this can impact their experience of abdominal pain, even if their disease is in remission. @Margo_M_Szabo @pedsgastropsych @SPPSleepSIG https://t.co/ZVpeE5u62S
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Mashup Score: 2
Objective: Recruitment for Psychology Clinical Internship is a complex and labor-intensive process. The objective of this study is to describe a data-driven procedure to maximize objectivity and optimize outcome for internship recruitment. Method: The Psychology Training Committee designed an objective rating system for online applications and interviews, incorporating both objective and subjective data. Perceptions of efficiency and effectiveness with this approach were assessed via a survey distributed to the approximately 50 faculty members who have participated in the internship recruitment process. Intern perceptions following completion of the program were also assessed. Results: This recruitment procedure is highly efficient, as the streamlined process of reviewing applications, developing a list of candidates to interview, and generating final rankings of candidates interviewed occurs quickly, with limited burden to training faculty. The system has demonstrated effectiveness, a
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The clinical psychology internship match process is complex and labor-intensive for both prospective trainees and faculty. This study describes a data-driven procedure designed to reduce bias and increase objectivity at @ChildrensNatl. Read more here: https://t.co/v7SmvKwenK
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Mashup Score: 8A randomized pilot trial of a text messaging intervention for sleep improvement and weight control in emerging adults. - 1 year(s) ago
Objective: Text messaging is a promising weight loss intervention modality for emerging adults who are overweight, but few studies exist to guide intervention development. Furthermore, sleep is emerging as a salient intervention target for weight management. This study examines feasibility and acceptability of two text messaging interventions for weight control in emerging adults, one of which includes sleep intervention content. Methods: Forty-three emerging adults who were overweight (BMI ≥ 25 < 30; ages 18–21) were randomized to receive either a text messaging intervention focused on diet and physical activity change, or a text messaging intervention designed to modify sleep behavior plus diet and physical activity. The interventions included motivational interviewing, education around health behaviors, physical activity, and dietary goal setting, as well as sleep goals for those in the sleep condition. All participants self-monitored diet, physical activity, and weight via text mes
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Optimal sleep is a critical for pediatric weight management - and when weight management text messaging interventions include components designed to improve sleep, sleep duration improves. @SPP_AYA @SPPSleepSIG @SPP_Obesity_SIG @SPP_DigitalHlth https://t.co/f4RGy3Fo12
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Mashup Score: 0Feasibility of a brief biofeedback protocol to train self-regulation in pediatric patients. - 1 year(s) ago
Objective: The extant pediatric biofeedback literature has several shortcomings, including small sample sizes, inconsistent methodology, and variable means to determine outcomes. The purpose of the current study was to build upon the existing literature and examine the feasibility of a brief, semi-structured, biofeedback intervention with a larger outpatient pediatric sample. Methods: Via chart review, we explored 2 years of referrals (N = 79) to our biofeedback program. We examined feasibility in terms of recruitment, program completion, and patient/caregiver satisfaction. Secondary aims included examination of changes in physiological and self-report data. Results: Seventy-three percent of referrals to the biofeedback program attended a first session, with 67% of those that attended a first session completing the program. The majority of patients who completed the program (N = 39, Mage = 13.4 years, 69% female) were referred for anxiety as their presenting problem. Both patients and
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Biofeedback can support pediatric patients with diverse diagnoses, including #anxiety and pain-related disorders - read on to learn how pediatric psychologists developed and implemented a brief, trainee-delivered, semi-structured #biofeedback protocol: https://t.co/wMITU7BqEI
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