Journal of pediatric psychology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluating treatment participation in an internet-based behavioral intervention for pediatric chronic pain.
Little is known about how participation in internet-based behavioral interventions influences outcomes in youth with health conditions. This study describes participation in an online behavioral pain management intervention for families of adolescents with chronic pain. ⋯ Most families actively participated in the intervention. Interaction with an online coach may increase the benefit of this Internet behavioral pain management treatment program for adolescents.
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This study investigated the associations between caregiver verbal reassurance and infant pain-related distress during immunization over the first year of life. The relationships between verbal reassurance and caregiver emotional availability (EA) were also examined. Finally, EA was investigated as a moderator of the relationship between verbal reassurance and infant pain. ⋯ Findings demonstrate consistent but small relationships between verbal reassurance and infant pain over the first year of life.