Journal of pediatric psychology
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To evaluate pain coping as a mediator of associations between anxiety and functional disability and anxiety and somatic symptoms in adolescents with chronic pain. ⋯ Links between anxiety symptoms and pain-related outcomes in adolescents with chronic pain are complex. Assessing how an adolescent copes with his/her pain provides further understanding of this relationship.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effects of interactive and passive distraction on cold pressor pain in preschool-aged children.
Using a mixed model design, this study examined the effects of interactive versus passive distraction on healthy preschool-aged children's cold pressor pain tolerance. ⋯ Interactive and passive video game distraction appear to be effective for preschool-aged children during laboratory pain exposure. Future studies should examine whether more extensive training would enhance effects of interactive video game distraction.
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To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Family Impact Module (FIM), a parent self-report measure of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and family functioning, among parents of youth with chronic pain. ⋯ The FIM appears to be a suitable measure of parent self-reported HRQOL and family functioning in pediatric chronic pain.
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Acceptance and well-being in adolescents and young adults with cystic fibrosis: a prospective study.
To prospectively investigate the role of acceptance in well-being in adolescents and young adults with cystic fibrosis (CF). ⋯ Results indicate that accepting the limitations imposed by chronic disease and readjusting life goals may have a positive effect upon well-being in adolescents and young adults with CF. Further research is needed to clarify whether acceptance-based interventions are useful in promoting well-being in adolescents and young adults with CF.
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To examine the association of youth and caregiver HIV status, and other contextual and social regulation factors with youth mental health. ⋯ Youth who resided with HIV+ caregivers had better mental health. Future research needs to further explore the role of caregiver HIV infection in youth mental health. Understanding and building upon strengths of HIV-affected families may be an effective focus of interventions for this population.