Suboptimal adherence remains a significant concern for adolescents with Type 1 diabetes, the treatment regimen which is complex and includes numerous behaviors. Accurate assessment of critical effective healthcare to measure trial outcomes. Without valid biomarker adherence, strategies must rely on measuring management This paper provides an overview approaches emphasis contemporary, validated measures that are appropriate current diabetes care. Objective include electronic data from...

Abstract Objectives: The current study examined neuropsychological performance among children with spina bifida (SB) to determine biological and functional correlates of distinct “profiles” cognitive functioning. Methods: A total 95 SB myelomeningocele (ages, 8–15 years) completed a assessment battery. Hierarchical non-hierarchical cluster analyses were used identify confirm solution. Hypothesized predictors membership included lesion level, number shunt surgeries, history seizures, age,...

Objective: Adolescent alcohol consumption is especially dangerous for youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) due to additional health risks (e.g., alcohol-induced hypoglycemia). To examine healthcare providers’ practices and attitudes about screening adolescent use in outpatient clinics, we surveyed providers via email throughout the United States who were known from professional associations. Methods: The survey assessed current implementing an evidenced-based Screening, Brief Intervention,...

Objective Longitudinal comparison of mother and adolescent agreement regarding decision-making autonomy for adolescents with without spina bifida (SB). Methods Forty-two mother–adolescent dyads SB 55 reported on who was responsible across five waves data collection, beginning at age 8 or 9 years through 16 17 years. Results The proportion tasks that agreed were decided by increased over time both samples 12 13 years, but appeared to be delayed roughly two youth lower from socioeconomic (SES)...

Purpose To replicate and extend O'Mahar colleagues' (O'Mahar, K., Holmbeck, G. N., Jandasek, B., & Zuckerman, J. [2010]. A camp-based intervention targeting independence among individuals with spina bifida. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 35, 848–856) findings in a new larger sample youth young adults bifida who participated modified social skills. Moderators effectiveness clinical significance were examined. Method In all, 119 campers aged 7–41 years an that included goal setting...

Aims: Teens with type 1 diabetes (T1D) often struggle self-management, which may lead to suboptimal self-care and worsening hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c). Innovative strategies are needed improve protect against glycemic decline, especially during adolescence. We aimed assess the impact on HbA1c of two interventions, problem-solving text messaging, in teens T1D. Methods: In a two-site randomized controlled trial, (N = 301) 13–17 years age T1D were one four groups using 2 × factorial design:...

Studies suggest the risk of suicide among people with cancer diagnosis is higher compared general population. However, little known about how diagnosed might vary according to area-level income and rurality.To examine whether risks patterns mortality a differ by US county-level median rural or urban status.A retrospective, population-based cohort study following up individuals who were between January 1, 2000, December 31, 2016, was conducted. The Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results...

Abstract Aims To evaluate an 18‐month text‐messaging intervention in teenagers with Type 1 diabetes and to assess factors associated text responsiveness glycaemic benefit. Methods Teenagers ( N = 147), aged 13–17 years, received two‐way reminders at self‐selected times check blood glucose levels reply results. Results At baseline, the participants (48% boys, 78% white, 63% pump‐treated) had a mean ± sd age of 14.9 1.3 duration 7.1 3.9 years HbA 1c concentration 69 12 mmol/mol (8.5 1.1%). The...

Risky behavior is often at its lifetime peak in adolescence. Chronic illness creates additional opportunities for risk because nonadherence behaviors can jeopardize adolescents’ health. Adolescents with type 1 diabetes could engage risky around insulin administration that would put them danger of severe health consequences. It possible some observed adolescents may result from youth taking risks their medical treatment. Illness-specific risk-taking are not captured most assessments...

Psychologists are directed by ethical guidelines in most areas of their practice. However, there very few for conducting data analysis research. The aim this article is to address the need more extensive researchers who post–data collection and beginning analyses. Improper an issue because it can result publishing false or misleading conclusions. This includes a review implications improper potential causes unethical practices. In addition, current psychology other (e.g., American...

Objective A longitudinal comparison of adolescent girls with and without spina bifida (SB), regarding the effects early pubertal timing on girls' depressive symptoms, mother–daughter conflict, emotional distancing. Methods 62 dyads (31 SB 31 without) reported psychosocial outcomes at 5 time points (ages 8/9 to 16/17 years). Results × status interaction predicted distancing (T2), conflict (T2, T5), symptoms (T4), such that maturing greatest increase in each outcome. Main T3, T5). Findings...

National and international treatment guidelines recommend regular psychological screening of children youth with type 1 diabetes. In this article, the authors argue that neurocognitive is another important yet neglected aspect care Mild dysfunction an underrecognized complication diabetes can have considerable effects on school performance, activities daily living, self-management. This article offers suggestions for management in pediatric patients various settings, as well recommendations...

Benefit finding, perceived positive effects of adversity, has been associated with psychological well-being in people chronic illnesses and better adherence for adolescents type 1 diabetes (T1D). Our qualitative research parents young children (< 6 years old) T1D indicated that benefit finding (BF) is a common parental coping mechanism, but no tools exist to measure BF parents. We determined psychometric properties the Diabetes Finding Scale Parents (DBFS-P), 16-item questionnaire adapted...

Objectives: To identify differences in the diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) between typically developing children with spina bifida. Method: Sixty-eight bifida 68 demographically matched, participated a larger, longitudinal study. Rates maternal, paternal, teacher reports problems, as well rates maternal ADHD diagnosis, diagnosing provider, pharmaceutical treatment, mental health academic accommodations were obtained at 5 time points over period 8...

Abstract Objective Although mood and anxiety symptoms are common in youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D), little research has described their worries across developmental stages or the strategies they use to cope these worries. This secondary data analysis aimed describe characterize T1D-related coping from middle childhood through young adulthood. Methods Twenty-three (9 children, 7 adolescents, adults) completed semistructured qualitative interviews about health-related quality of life. We...

Abstract NOTE: The first page of text has been automatically extracted and included below in lieu an abstract ASSESSING FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO UNDERGRADUATE MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT TEAM EFFECTIVENESS Interprofessional Projects Program at Illinois Institute Technology is a project-based learning experience with the objectives strengthening multidisciplinary teamwork skills, improving communication project management practicing ethical behavior. All undergraduate students must participate...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to address the barrier care experienced by LGBTQIA+ populations binary language for gender, sexual orientation and relationship status. Design/methodology/approach authors review research that shows linguistic barriers are a significant obstacle healthcare communities. describe both process revisions addressing bias in psychiatric intake/research materials as well quantify its impact an adult psychotherapy clinic public hospital. Findings Patients...