2021
Spirituality of the Traumatized Child: A Call for Increased Faith Community Participation in the Trauma-Healing Process for Children
Westerfield CM, Doolittle BR. Spirituality of the Traumatized Child: A Call for Increased Faith Community Participation in the Trauma-Healing Process for Children. Journal Of Religion And Health 2021, 61: 203-213. PMID: 34515923, DOI: 10.1007/s10943-021-01416-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTraditional psychological methodsTrauma healing processPsychological methodsTraumatized childrenMental health disordersTraumatic experiencesHealthy formsHealth disordersMental abuseChildrenRelationship buildingSafe environmentDomestic violenceSpiritualityTraumaAbuseAttentivenessParentsSerious illnessSpiritual institutionsUpbringingDisordersExperienceViolenceHelpful adjunct
2019
Caregiver Decision-Making for Terminally Ill Children: A Qualitative Study
Taylor E, Doolittle B. Caregiver Decision-Making for Terminally Ill Children: A Qualitative Study. Journal Of Palliative Care 2019, 35: 161-166. PMID: 31722609, DOI: 10.1177/0825859719885947.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIll childrenMedical providersLife-limiting illnessSignificant psychosocial distressHealth care providersInstitutional review boardMedical team membersChild's illnessPsychosocial distressMedical careMedical teamReview boardMedical staffThematic saturationCaregiversIllnessLongitudinal relationshipChildrenPatientsCareTrusting relationshipQualitative studyProvidersDistressCritical role
2015
Satisfaction With Life, Coping, and Spirituality Among Urban Families
Doolittle B, Courtney M, Jasien J. Satisfaction With Life, Coping, and Spirituality Among Urban Families. Journal Of Primary Care & Community Health 2015, 6: 256-259. PMID: 26206342, DOI: 10.1177/2150131915596961.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrban primary care clinicSpecial health care needsChronic medical illnessPrimary care clinicsHealth care needsRoutine careCare clinicsMedical illnessLowest quartilePatient involvementCare needsDemographic dataCoping strategiesConvenience samplePotential mediatorsEmotional coping strategiesLife ScaleLife satisfactionUrban familiesLow incomeVoluntary surveyCertain coping strategiesCoping InventoryChildrenLimited access