Journal of pediatric psychology
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Meta Analysis
A systematic review of internet-based self-management interventions for youth with health conditions.
Critically appraise research evidence on effectiveness of internet self-management interventions on health outcomes in youth with health conditions. ⋯ There are the beginnings of an evidence base that self-management interventions delivered via the internet improve selected outcomes in certain childhood illnesses.
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Clinical Trial
Effects of videogame distraction using a virtual reality type head-mounted display helmet on cold pressor pain in children.
To test whether a head-mounted display helmet enhances the effectiveness of videogame distraction for children experiencing cold pressor pain. ⋯ Both distraction conditions resulted in improved pain tolerance relative to baseline. Older children appeared to experience additional benefits from using the helmet, whereas younger children benefited equally from both conditions. The findings suggest that virtual reality technology can enhance the effects of distraction for some children. Research is needed to identify the characteristics of children for whom this technology is best suited.
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This study evaluates the usability and feasibility of a Web-based intervention (Web-MAP) to deliver cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to adolescents with chronic pain and their parents. ⋯ Feedback from usability testing provided important information in the process of designing a feasible Web-based treatment for adolescents with chronic pain for use in a randomized controlled trial.
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Clinical Trial
Use of handheld wireless technology for a home-based sickle cell pain management protocol.
To evaluate use of a handheld electronic wireless device to implement a pain management protocol for participants with sickle cell disease (SCD). ⋯ Wireless data transfer technology has significant potential to become a practical method to improve symptom monitoring and communication between patients and providers.