Journal of pediatric psychology
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To examine pain self-efficacy and pain acceptance in relation to functioning in pediatric patients with chronic headache. ⋯ These findings indicate that both resilience processes can serve to positively interact with functioning and symptoms of depression. Ultimately, this study suggests that higher levels of pain self-efficacy and pain acceptance in an individual experiencing pain are associated with more positive outcomes.
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Fear of pain and pain catastrophizing are prominent risk factors for pediatric chronic pain-related maladjustment. Although resilience has largely been ignored in the pediatric pain literature, prior research suggests that optimism might benefit youth and can be learned. We applied an adult chronic pain risk-resilience model to examine the interplay of risk factors and optimism on functioning outcomes in youth with chronic pain. ⋯ Optimism might be protective and offset the negative influence of fear of pain and catastrophizing on pain-related functioning.
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Examine whether anxiety and pain catastrophizing are distinct constructs in relation to functional outcomes in pediatric chronic pain, and whether they differentially predict functional outcomes based on age. ⋯ There were age-related differences regarding whether anxiety or pain catastrophizing more strongly predicted specific functional outcomes. Assessment and intervention efforts should emphasize both anxiety and pain catastrophizing.
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Biography Historical Article
Pioneers in Pediatric Psychology: Parsimonious Interventions, Serendipity, and Collaboration.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Automated parent-training for preschooler immunization pain relief: a randomized controlled trial.
To examine a computerized parent training program, "Bear Essentials," to improve parents' knowledge and coaching to help relieve preschoolers' immunization distress. ⋯ Results suggest that the interactive computer training program impacted parent knowledge, parent behavior, and child behavior as hypothesized, but modifications will be necessary to have more robust outcomes on child procedural distress.