Current opinion in pediatrics
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Curr. Opin. Pediatr. · Oct 2007
ReviewPsychological factors affecting pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.
Psychological factors affecting pediatric inflammatory bowel disease, intervention and other therapeutic resources are reviewed. ⋯ The scant existing research limits conclusions about which children are most at risk for experiencing problems. Future research should investigate a range of psychosocial outcomes and risk factors for developing problems. Prevention and intervention strategies aimed at improving psychosocial functioning in children with inflammatory bowel disease should be developed and evaluated.
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Curr. Opin. Pediatr. · Oct 2007
ReviewAttention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and pediatric burn injury: important considerations regarding premorbid risk.
The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the literature on the effects of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder on pediatric burn injury, to identify specific considerations and trends relevant to this topic, and to call attention to areas for future research. ⋯ Information regarding the risk of burn injury in children with symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is gradually gaining more attention. There is continued need for further investigation in this area, as well as critical assessment of intervention programs for this subgroup of individuals.