A5003974707- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Child Therapy and Development
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Family Support in Illness
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Parental Involvement in Education
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Categorization, perception, and language
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
Northwestern University
2016-2024
FrontLine Service
2022
Northwestern University
2019
University of Illinois Chicago
2010-2013
Northern Illinois University
2004-2011
University of Utah
2005
Objective: Investigate (a) whether including fathers in parent training enhances outcomes and (b) mothers benefit equally from training. Method: Using traditional meta-analysis methodology, 26 studies that could answer the research questions were identified meta-analyzed. Results: Studies included fathers, compared with those did not, reported significantly more positive changes children's behavior desirable parenting practices, but not perceptions toward parenting. Compared mothers, fewer...
Theory and research suggest that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may mediate the relationship between child sexual abuse adult assault. However, little empirical has examined mediational role of PTSD. In present study, authors use structural equation modeling to examine degree which three symptom clusters define PTSD (reexperiencing, avoidance, hyperarousal) contribute revictimization. To assess symptomatology, undergraduate women completed questionnaires (N = 1,449), detailed history...
ObjectiveTo assess the impact of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on delivery of, and parent satisfaction with, therapy services for children with disabilities in early intervention, school, outpatient settings.Study designThere were 207 parents who completed a web-based survey about their child[ren]'s access to, during COVID-19. Parents also Family-Provider Partnership Scale Telehealth Satisfaction Scale. was compared between families receiving therapies outpatient,...
Children with medical complexity (CMC) account for a disproportionate share of pediatric health-care utilization and cost that is largely attributable to long hospitalizations, frequent hospital readmissions, high use emergency departments. In response, the Centers Medicare Medicaid Services Health Care Innovation Center supports development testing innovative payment service delivery models. The purpose this article describe CMS-funded coordinated health care complex kids (CHECK) program,...
This study identifies challenges and advantages parents faced in navigating therapy service delivery for their child with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of an online survey, 171 children answered four, free response questions regarding services received A grounded theory approach was used to identify top challenges, barriers, advantages, recommendations. Challenges included children's poor telehealth services, lack parent training, technological challenges. Advantages...
Abstract This study examined factors associated with treatment engagement and child outcomes in 1,365 children receiving community-based services for exposure to violence. Data were collected on families who completed an intake interview. Children categorized into groups based whether they attended any therapy sessions after the intake, terminated prematurely from therapy, or treatment. Results demonstrated that emotional behavioral problems at general parent stress, income did not differ by...
This article describes a multisite evaluation designed to identify promising practices for children exposed multiple violence types, as well their caregivers. The interventions improved emotional and behavioral symptoms decreased caregiver stress related parenting. Regression analyses were run determine which intervention topics formats child services associated with symptom reduction. Additional regression explored reduction caregivers children. Insights drawn from these might be helpful...
The use of mobile delivery to deliver parent training can address barriers access and improve the translation interventions in existing settings like pediatric primary care. Studying implementation provides critical information identify facilitators inform sustainability efforts.This study was a descriptive evaluation using RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance) framework as part Hybrid Type I Effectiveness-Implementation trial ezParent Program within 4 care...
Using serious games as a form of training and education has been growing trend. While there research into the adaptation for training, assessment user knowledge whole purpose creating tailored content not closely examined. In this paper, we propose general framework an game show how Knowledge Assessment can be used to guide focus subsequent modules. our framework, address frustration anxiety expressed by medical nursing professionals about their lack regarding indicators child physical abuse...
Childhood exposure to violence is a major public health issue. Effective treatment can reduce the impact of on child outcomes. However, disparities in engagement interfere with effective treatment. This study reviews data collected from 2,546 children referred community-based mental services 2001 2015 after violence. Children were categorized into three groups: those who attended intake but never started treatment, as Nonengager group; discontinued prior meeting goals, Attriter and completed...
Abstract This study examined whether having a parent with mental illness or who abuses substances predicts treatment outcomes for children receiving community-based services exposure to violence. From 2001 2011, data were collected from 492 one-and-a-half seven years old and their primary caregivers enrolled in Safe the Start services. Results indicated significant improvements pre-intervention post-intervention child emotional behavioural problems, as measured by Child Behavior Checklist...
This article describes an interdisciplinary center at the University of Illinois Chicago focused on collaborative research violence. Our is unique in its emphasis developing infrastructure and distinctive processes for overcoming obstacles to research; involvement outside policy makers, advocates, service providers jointly discussing proposals; breadth commitments from leading violence researchers administrators across five colleges; innovativeness proposed projects that support activity...