Courtney W Hess, Kelly E Rea, Lauren P Wruble, Shanique T Yee, Carolina M Bejarano, Desireé N Williford, Robert C Gibler, Sahar S Eshtehardi, Rachel S Fisher, Casie H Morgan
{"title":"Examining where to go: pediatric psychology trainees' perception of their graduate training in culture and diversity.","authors":"Courtney W Hess, Kelly E Rea, Lauren P Wruble, Shanique T Yee, Carolina M Bejarano, Desireé N Williford, Robert C Gibler, Sahar S Eshtehardi, Rachel S Fisher, Casie H Morgan","doi":"10.1093/jpepsy/jsae049","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jpepsy/jsae049","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Culture and diversity-related training is critical to the development of competent pediatric psychologists. Evaluation of training efforts have been conducted at the program level, yet evaluation of trainee experiences in culture and diversity-related training remains unassessed. This trainee-led study was the first formal assessment of pediatric psychology trainee experiences of culture and diversity-related training and the impact of training on their own cultural humility.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Study overview and a survey link was distributed across 2 listservs associated with the American Psychological Association (Division 53, Division 54) and sent directly to directors of graduate, internship, and fellowship training programs with a request to share with trainees. Surveys assessing integration of cultural training and trainee cultural humility were completed. Trainees also provided qualitative feedback regarding their multicultural training and development.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Pediatric psychology trainees (N = 90) reported inconsistent integration of culture and diversity topics into their training. Of the 34 training areas assessed, 10 were perceived as thoroughly integrated into formal training by at least half of the respondents. Trainees often sought independent cultural training outside of their programs, and no relationship was detected between perceived integration of cultural training and trainee cultural competence.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Results indicate room for improvement regarding integration of cultural training and a need to better understand driving forces behind trainees independently seeking training outside of their formal training programs. Moreover, understanding the aspects of training that are most contributory to trainee development is needed given that no relationship between training and development emerged in the current study.</p>","PeriodicalId":48372,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"636-646"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11414894/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141318585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jenny Davies, Moira O'Connor, Georgia K B Halkett, Lauren Kelada, Nicholas G Gottardo
{"title":"In their own words: advice from parents of children with cancer.","authors":"Jenny Davies, Moira O'Connor, Georgia K B Halkett, Lauren Kelada, Nicholas G Gottardo","doi":"10.1093/jpepsy/jsae048","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jpepsy/jsae048","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Approximately 770 children are diagnosed with cancer in Australia every year. Research has explored their experiences and developed recommendations for improving support provided to families. These have included the provision of psychology services, improved communication between healthcare professionals and parents, and increased information for families.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>In our hermeneutic phenomenological study, 44 participants (21 fathers and 23 mothers), with ages ranging from 28 to 51 years (M = 37 years, SD = 5.6 years) were interviewed. Interviews ranged from 45 to 150 min (M = 65 min, SD = 18 min) duration.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Thematic analysis of the data generated seven themes. Take it second by second; Find some normality; Take care of yourself; You need to talk to someone; Just take all the help; Speaking up for your child; and Take care of the siblings.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results of our study provide firsthand advice from parents. The overwhelming theme that emerged is that while many parents revealed that they had not asked for or received support, in hindsight they unanimously reflected that they wished they had sought out services. The strength of this study is that parents are more likely to accept the advice of other parents with a shared lived experience. The results of our study can be used to develop resources that could be provided to parents. These resources would emphasize that the recommendations come from parents who have traveled the same path and have learnt from hindsight and experience.</p>","PeriodicalId":48372,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"628-635"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141789531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sarah J Miller, Katherine E Weaver, Sayward E Harrison
{"title":"A multi-informant qualitative analysis of desired features for an mHealth tool for youth living with HIV in South Carolina.","authors":"Sarah J Miller, Katherine E Weaver, Sayward E Harrison","doi":"10.1093/jpepsy/jsae047","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jpepsy/jsae047","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Youth living with HIV (YLHIV) in the southern United States experience poor outcomes across the HIV care continuum and are at high-risk for virologic failure. This study used a qualitative, community-engaged approach to inform the development of a tailored mobile Health (mHealth) tool for YLHIV in South Carolina (SC).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Semistructured qualitative interviews were conducted with YLHIV in SC (n = 16) and their HIV care providers (n = 15). Focus group discussions (FGDs) were also conducted with HIV-focused community-based organization staff (n = 23). Interviews and FGDs queried desired components for a future mHealth tool tailored for YLHIV. Data were analyzed using a team-based rapid qualitative approach.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Across informants, key themes emerged related to medical management of HIV, including a desire for connections with medical providers, appointment and medication reminders, and accurate HIV information. In addition, informants voiced a desire for mental health resources to be integrated into the app. Connection with HIV-positive peers also emerged as a key desire from youth informants. In terms of app design, informants emphasized the need for strict privacy practices, a youth-friendly design, compensation for use, and integration with existing healthcare systems.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>mHealth interventions developed for YLHIV should meet the mental health and social needs of YLHIV in addition to their medical needs. In addition, the highly stigmatized nature of HIV requires careful consideration when designing digital tools-youth want their privacy prioritized, but also express strong desire for social support to help cope with the isolation and stigma of this chronic health condition.</p>","PeriodicalId":48372,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"616-627"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11414896/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141560000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E Thomaseo Burton, Adora E Choquette, Emily Gray, Adebowale Odulana, Ahlee Kim, Webb A Smith
{"title":"Household chaos and childhood obesity-related health outcomes.","authors":"E Thomaseo Burton, Adora E Choquette, Emily Gray, Adebowale Odulana, Ahlee Kim, Webb A Smith","doi":"10.1093/jpepsy/jsae053","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jpepsy/jsae053","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Household chaos, defined as a lack of organization, structure, and predictability, has been linked to deleterious childhood health outcomes and may hinder attempts to initiate and maintain healthy lifestyle changes. This study examined the associations of household chaos and obesity-related health conditions in a sample of youth being treated for obesity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants were 715 patients (61.8% girls; Mage = 12.3 years; 68.7% non-Hispanic Black; M% of 95th BMI %-ile = 146.9%) enrolled in a pediatric weight management clinic. Caregiver report of household chaos was measured using the Confusion, Hubbub and Order Scale (CHAOS). Physiological obesity-related comorbidities (e.g., insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia) were assessed by a medical clinician and abstracted from electronic medical records; health conditions were dichotomized as present or not present. Psychological functioning was measured with the Pediatric Symptom Checklist, a caregiver-completed mental health screen that assesses internalizing, externalizing, and attention concerns.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to test differences in household chaos scores for each obesity-related health condition. Caregivers of youth diagnosed with hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea reported significantly lower levels of household chaos, while caregivers who reported clinical levels of psychological dysfunction reported higher levels of chaos.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Traditional management of childhood obesity requires changes across multiple health domains (e.g., dietary, exercise, sleep), and such change may be facilitated by structure and consistency. Present findings suggest that psychological resources within pediatric weight management settings should address individual patient-level factors associated with physiological and mental health as well as household functioning.</p>","PeriodicalId":48372,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"656-663"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141499291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kenia Carrera Diaz, Joanna Yau, Ellen Iverson, Rachel Cuevas, Courtney Porter, Luis Morales, Maurice Tut, Adan Santiago, Soha Ghavami, Emily Reich, Caitlin S Sayegh
{"title":"Human-centered design approach to building a transition readiness mHealth intervention for early adolescents.","authors":"Kenia Carrera Diaz, Joanna Yau, Ellen Iverson, Rachel Cuevas, Courtney Porter, Luis Morales, Maurice Tut, Adan Santiago, Soha Ghavami, Emily Reich, Caitlin S Sayegh","doi":"10.1093/jpepsy/jsae066","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jpepsy/jsae066","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Mobile health (mHealth) interventions may be an efficacious strategy for promoting health behaviors among pediatric populations, but their success at the implementation stage has proven challenging. The purpose of this article is to provide a blueprint for using human-centered design (HCD) methods to maximize the potential for implementation, by sharing the example of a youth-, family-, and clinician-engaged process of creating an mHealth intervention aimed at promoting healthcare transition readiness.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Following HCD methods in partnership with three advisory councils, we conducted semistructured interviews with 13- to 15-year-old patients and their caregivers in two phases. In Phase 1, participants described challenges during the transition journey, and generated ideas regarding the format, content, and other qualities of the mHealth tool. For Phase 2, early adolescents and caregivers provided iterative feedback on two sequential intervention prototypes. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis in Phase 1 and the rapid assessment process for Phase 2.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We interviewed 11 youth and 8 caregivers. The sample included adolescents with a range of chronic health conditions. In Phase 1, participants supported the idea of developing an autonomy-building tool, delivering transition readiness education via social media style videos. In Phase 2, participants responded positively to the successive prototypes and provided suggestions to make information accessible, relatable, and engaging.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The procedures shared in this article could inform other researchers' plans to apply HCD in collaboration with implementation partners to develop mHealth interventions. Our future directions include iteratively developing more videos to promote transition readiness and implementing the intervention in clinical care.</p>","PeriodicalId":48372,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142019180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lance Till, Julie Leis, Kimberly McCombs-Thornton, Helen Lee, Shauna Reinhart, Trenna Valado, Rahil Briggs, Jessica Bushar, Laila Fritz
{"title":"Improving electronic health record documentation and use to promote evidence-based pediatric care.","authors":"Lance Till, Julie Leis, Kimberly McCombs-Thornton, Helen Lee, Shauna Reinhart, Trenna Valado, Rahil Briggs, Jessica Bushar, Laila Fritz","doi":"10.1093/jpepsy/jsae067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsae067","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Electronic health records (EHRs) often lack the necessary functionalities to support the full implementation of national clinical guidelines for pediatric care outlined in the American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures Guidelines. Using HealthySteps (HS), an evidence-based pediatric primary care program, as an exemplar, this study aimed to enhance pediatric EHRs, identify facilitators and barriers to EHR enhancements, and improve data quality for delivering clinical care as part of HS implementation and evidence building.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Three HS sites-each differing in location, setting, number of children served, and mix of child insurance coverage-participated in the study. Sites received technical assistance to support data collection and EHR updates. A comprehensive evaluation, including a process evaluation and outcomes monitoring, was conducted to gauge progress toward implementing study data requirements over time. Data sources included administrative records, surveys, and interviews.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All sites enhanced their EHRs yet relied on supplemental data systems to track care coordination. Sites improved documentation of required data, demonstrating reductions in missing data and increases in extractable data between baseline and follow-up assessments. For example, the percentage of missing social-emotional screening results ranged from 0% to 8.0% at study conclusion. Facilitators and barriers to EHR enhancements included organizational supports, leadership, and capacity building.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>With significant investment of time and resources, practices modified their EHRs to better capture services aligned with HS and Bright Futures. However, more scalable digital solutions are necessary to support EHR updates to help drive improvements in clinical care and outcomes for children and families.</p>","PeriodicalId":48372,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142037375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marisa Petruccelli, Mya Howard, Andres Morelos, Allison Wainer, Sarabeth Broder-Fingert, Brooke Ingersoll, Wendy L Stone, Alice S Carter
{"title":"Employing user-centered design to develop a remote technology kit for studying young children's social communication skills.","authors":"Marisa Petruccelli, Mya Howard, Andres Morelos, Allison Wainer, Sarabeth Broder-Fingert, Brooke Ingersoll, Wendy L Stone, Alice S Carter","doi":"10.1093/jpepsy/jsae065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsae065","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The COVID-19 pandemic required behavioral researchers to rapidly pivot to the implementation of remote study protocols to facilitate data collection. Remote implementation required robust and flexible research protocols including reliable audio/visual technology that met all the quality, security, and privacy hallmarks of lab-based equipment, while also being portable and usable by nontechnical staff and participants. The project's primary purpose was to develop a technology kit that could be deployed for data collection in homes with young children. The secondary objective was to determine the feasibility of the kit for use longitudinally across four disparate sites.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>User-centered design principles were employed in the development and implementation of a technology kit deployed across urban, suburban, and rural participant locations in four states. Preliminary feasibility and usability data were gathered to determine the reliability of the kit across three timepoints.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In study 1, a technology kit was constructed addressing all project needs including the provision of the internet to connect remotely with participants. Staff training protocols and participant-facing materials were developed to accompany deployment procedures. In study 2, data gathered in technology logs demonstrated successful capturing of video footage in 96% of opportunities with most technology challenges mitigated. Subsequent behavioral coding indicated 100% of captured assessment footage has been successfully coded to date. Moreover, participants needed less support for technology setup at their later timepoints, and staff rated the kit as highly usable.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study offers a model for future development of technology use in remote community- and home-based pediatric research.</p>","PeriodicalId":48372,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141908046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nicole M Jehl, Courtney W Hess, Ellison S Choate, Hannah T Nguyen, Yerin Yang, Laura E Simons
{"title":"Navigating virtual realities: identifying barriers and facilitators to implementing VR-enhanced PT for youth with chronic pain.","authors":"Nicole M Jehl, Courtney W Hess, Ellison S Choate, Hannah T Nguyen, Yerin Yang, Laura E Simons","doi":"10.1093/jpepsy/jsae056","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsae056","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Virtual reality (VR) can enhance engagement in outpatient physical therapy (PT) through distraction and gamification of movement. This study assessed barriers and facilitators to VR-enhanced PT.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Data were collected during a feasibility trial of VR-enhanced PT for youth with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Semistructured and informal interviews were conducted with youth participants, their caregivers, and collaborating physical therapists. To analyze transcriptions, content analysis was employed in multiple rounds. Barriers and facilitators to VR implementation were coded using a deductive approach, then an inductive approach was used to identify emergent themes within each deductive code category.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We completed interviews with youth participants (n = 9), caregivers (n = 7), and clinician stakeholders (n = 5). Coded barriers included: (1) participant identity and self-narrative inconsistent with the intervention, (2) system-level, structural constraints of healthcare, (3) lack of guidance and leadership from clinicians around VR use, (4) research burnout, (5) expectation violation and disappointment, and (6) missing the optimal treatment window. Coded facilitators included: (1) viewing VR as a bridge to achieving treatment goals, (2) having access to resources, (3) sustained positive experience and immersion in the game, (4) alignment between identity and the intervention, and (5) champion-level collaborations.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study highlights the importance of considering the VR technology, person using the VR, and the context in which VR is being implemented to optimize uptake and acceptability. Adopting an implementation science lens to the field of VR for chronic pain will enhance the applicability and scale of impact.</p>","PeriodicalId":48372,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141903260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Colleen Stiles-Shields, Erika L Gustafson, Paulina S Lim, Gabriella Bobadilla, Dillon Thorpe, Faith C Summersett Williams, Geri R Donenberg, Wrenetha A Julion, Niranjan S Karnik
{"title":"Pre-implementation determinants for digital mental health integration in Chicago pediatric primary care.","authors":"Colleen Stiles-Shields, Erika L Gustafson, Paulina S Lim, Gabriella Bobadilla, Dillon Thorpe, Faith C Summersett Williams, Geri R Donenberg, Wrenetha A Julion, Niranjan S Karnik","doi":"10.1093/jpepsy/jsae058","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsae058","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Pediatric primary care (PPC) is a common treatment site for pediatric mental health, but it is currently unable to meet the needs of all teen patients, particularly those with minoritized identities and/or marginalized experiences. Digital mental health (DMH) low-intensity treatments (LITs) can increase mental health screening and care capacity in PPC, but how this is done successfully without burdening providers, patients, or families is unclear. This paper presents a pre-implementation study aimed at understanding the implementation context (PPCs in Chicago, IL) for a specific DMH LIT.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Using a mixed-methods design, quantitative data from an online survey of providers assessed current DMH practices in PPC, and qualitative interviews with Pediatricians and Pediatric Psychologists examined implementation determinants for a specific DMH LIT. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and interviews were analyzed using rapid qualitative assessment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Survey reports (n = 105) and interviews (n = 6) indicated low current use of DMH. Providers in PPC clinics voiced multiple reasons for low usage and low perceived feasibility, including: Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) Inner Setting Domain (PPC clinic workflow, responsibility and ethical considerations, patient privacy and confidentiality), CFIR Outer Setting Domain (hospital and healthcare system factors), CFIR Innovation Domain (DMH design), and a cross-cutting theme of safety.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Provider-reported low feasibility for integrating DMH in PPC is a call to action to partner with interdisciplinary colleagues and identify how such settings can ethically and seamlessly deliver digital evidence-based and accessible screening and care prior to implementation.</p>","PeriodicalId":48372,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141890580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Katherine A Traino, Lucia M Ciciolla, Megan N Perez, John M Chaney, Ginger Welch, Laurence S Baskin, Cindy L Buchanan, Yee-Ming Chan, Earl Y Cheng, Douglas E Coplen, Amy B Wisniewski, Larry L Mullins
{"title":"Trajectories of illness uncertainty among parents of children with atypical genital appearance due to differences of sex development.","authors":"Katherine A Traino, Lucia M Ciciolla, Megan N Perez, John M Chaney, Ginger Welch, Laurence S Baskin, Cindy L Buchanan, Yee-Ming Chan, Earl Y Cheng, Douglas E Coplen, Amy B Wisniewski, Larry L Mullins","doi":"10.1093/jpepsy/jsae043","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jpepsy/jsae043","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The present study aimed to identify distinct trajectories of parental illness uncertainty among parents of children born with atypical genital appearance due to a difference of sex development over the first year following diagnosis. It was hypothesized that four trajectory classes would emerge, including \"low stable,\" \"high stable,\" \"decreasing,\" and \"increasing\" classes, and that select demographic, familial, and medical factors would predict these classes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants included 56 mothers and 43 fathers of 57 children born with moderate to severe genital atypia. Participants were recruited from eleven specialty clinics across the U.S. Growth mixture modeling (GMM) approaches, controlling for parent dyad clustering, were conducted to examine classes of parental illness uncertainty ratings over time.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A three-class GMM was identified as the best-fitting model. The three classes were interpreted as \"moderate stable\" (56.8%), \"low stable\" (33.0%), and \"declining\" (10.3%). Findings suggest possible diagnostic differences across trajectories.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Findings highlight the nature of parents' perceptions of ambiguity and uncertainty about their child's diagnosis and treatment the year following their child's birth/diagnosis. Future research is needed to better understand how these trajectories might shift over the course of the child's development. Results support the development of tailored, evidence-based interventions to address coping with uncertainty among families raising a child with chronic health needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":48372,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"559-570"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11335143/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141301879","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}