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Treatment Approaches for Functional Neurological Disorders in Children
Vassilopoulos A, Mohammad S, Dure L, Kozlowska K, Fobian AD. Treatment Approaches for Functional Neurological Disorders in Children. Current Treatment Options In Neurology 2022, 24: 77-97. PMID: 35370394, PMCID: PMC8958484, DOI: 10.1007/s11940-022-00708-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCognitive behavioral therapyInterpersonal tasksStepped-care interventionSchool-related factorsChildren's responsesFunctional neurological disorderFND symptomsType of interventionIndividual childrenCommunication tasksBiopsychosocial approachChild's clinical presentationSummaryCurrent researchClinical presentationTaskFuture researchNeurological disordersTreatment targetsChildrenMultidisciplinary rehabilitationEffective treatment targetsLevel of careTreatment approachesBrain disordersSuch programsSchool absenteeism as a potential proxy of functionality in pediatric patients with somatic symptom and related disorders
Vassilopoulos A, Poulopoulos N, Ibeziako P. School absenteeism as a potential proxy of functionality in pediatric patients with somatic symptom and related disorders. Clinical Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2020, 26: 342-354. PMID: 33287565, DOI: 10.1177/1359104520978462.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSchool absenteeismRelated disordersSomatic symptomsNormal school attendanceFunctional disability scorePsychiatry consultation servicePsychotropic medication useDisability scoresMedication usePediatric patientsClinical visitsFunctional disabilityPediatric hospitalPsychiatric carePatientsRetrospective dataSuicidal ideationCaregiver reportsHigher somatizationConsultation serviceSingle questionHigh rateSymptomsDisordersSchool functioningPrevalence, Patterns, and Correlates of Pain in Medically Hospitalized Pediatric Patients With Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
Ibeziako P, Randall E, Vassilopoulos A, Choi C, Thomson K, Ribeiro M, Fernandes S, Thom R, Bujoreanu S. Prevalence, Patterns, and Correlates of Pain in Medically Hospitalized Pediatric Patients With Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2020, 62: 46-55. PMID: 32641234, DOI: 10.1016/j.psym.2020.05.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrevalence of painWidespread painPain symptomsPediatric patientsPrior Child Protective Services (CPS) involvementDiagnostic tests/proceduresRelated disordersSomatic symptomsHospitalized youthCorrelates of painWidespread pain symptomsRetrospective chart reviewPsychiatry consultation serviceTertiary pediatric hospitalTests/proceduresFamily psychiatric historyStressor-related disordersChild protective services involvementChart reviewOpioid usePediatric hospitalPediatric populationComorbid depressionLimited painMedical conditions
2023
Interim guidelines for the assessment and treatment of pain in children with multiple sclerosis
Stratton C, Vassilopoulos A, Brenton J, Potter K, Vargas W, Rumm H, Bartels A, Bailey M, Odonkor C, Stoll S, Zempsky E, Yeh E, Makhani N. Interim guidelines for the assessment and treatment of pain in children with multiple sclerosis. Frontiers In Neuroscience 2023, 17: 1235945. PMID: 37781253, PMCID: PMC10536169, DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1235945.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMultiple sclerosisManagement of painTreatment of painAdvanced practice nursingInterdisciplinary management approachInterim guidelinesTreatment guidelinesPain assessmentTreatment recommendationsPainPractice nursingMS researchClinical settingAnonymous completionSclerosisChildrenDelphi panelFuture studiesSurvey themesGuidelinesComprehensive assessmentAssessmentPanel chairsPhysiotherapyPhysiatry
2021
Adolescent and caregiver mental health, pulmonary function, and healthcare utilization in pediatric cystic fibrosis
Vassilopoulos A, Swartz M, Paranjape S, Slifer K. Adolescent and caregiver mental health, pulmonary function, and healthcare utilization in pediatric cystic fibrosis. Children's Health Care 2021, 51: 199-212. DOI: 10.1080/02739615.2021.2002695.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealth care utilizationPulmonary functionDepression symptomsCystic fibrosisPediatric cystic fibrosisNumber of hospitalizationsLength of stayMental health symptomsStandard careHealthcare utilizationPsychosocial screeningCaregiver depressionHealth symptomsSymptomsMental healthYoung adultsAnxiety symptomsFibrosisCaregiversHospitalizationPatientsStayCareDo mothers and fathers agree? Examining interparental ratings of youth externalizing behaviors among ethnically diverse families
Vassilopoulos A, DeLucia C, Torres C. Do mothers and fathers agree? Examining interparental ratings of youth externalizing behaviors among ethnically diverse families. Journal Of Clinical Psychology 2021, 77: 2653-2667. PMID: 34214193, DOI: 10.1002/jclp.23200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYouth externalizing behaviorsParent reportExternalizing behaviorsChild psychological assessmentChild symptom severityMother-father agreementSymptom severityMothers' depression scoresYouth behavior problemsMother-father dyadsSmall literature baseDepression scoresPsychological assessmentPaternal caregiversBehavior problemsPsychosocial screeningYouths' parentsMinority youthFamily characteristicsDifference scoresYouth AssessmentYouth 6Stress scoresMinimal researchLiterature baseToken Economies
Reitman, D., Boerke, K., & Vassilopoulos, A. (2021). Token Economies. Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis, 374-386.Books
2020
Discrepancies in Assessing Symptoms of Depression in Adolescents With Diabetes Using the Patient Health Questionnaire and Semi-Structured Interviews
Vassilopoulos A, Nicholl M, Wolf RM, Slifer KJ, Cirincione L. Discrepancies in Assessing Symptoms of Depression in Adolescents With Diabetes Using the Patient Health Questionnaire and Semi-Structured Interviews. Diabetes Spectrum 2020, 33: ds200010. PMID: 33223772, PMCID: PMC7666605, DOI: 10.2337/ds20-0010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental health providersPatient Health QuestionnairePHQ-9Health providersDiabetes clinicHealth QuestionnaireNine-item Patient Health QuestionnaireLow moodMultidisciplinary diabetes clinicPHQ-9 screeningAmerican Diabetes AssociationRoutine mental healthType 1 diabetesGood screening toolBrief semi-structured interviewsRetrospective reviewMotor disturbancesSemi-structured interviewsDiabetes AssociationAssessing SymptomsSleep disturbancesThoughts of deathPediatric diabetesDepression screenerHigh prevalencePhysical and Verbal Aggression
Vassilopoulos A, Reitman D. Physical and Verbal Aggression. 2020, 1-10. DOI: 10.1002/9781119171492.wecad280.ChaptersDiscrepancies in Assessing Symptoms of Depression in Adolescents With Diabetes Using the Patient Health Questionnaire and Semi-Structured Interviews
Vassilopoulos, A., Nicholl, M., Wolf, R. M., Slifer, K. J., & Cirincione, L. (2020). Discrepancies in Assessing Symptoms of Depression in Adolescents With Diabetes Using the Patient Health Questionnaire and Semi-Structured Interviews. Diabetes Spectrum.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Pediatric diabetes patients infrequently access outpatient psychology services following screening and referral: Implications for practice
Vassilopoulos A, Valenzuela J, Tsikis J, Reitblat L, Blanco E, Nicholls S, Wolf R. Pediatric diabetes patients infrequently access outpatient psychology services following screening and referral: Implications for practice. Children's Health Care 2019, 49: 202-217. DOI: 10.1080/02739615.2019.1653763.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMultidisciplinary diabetes clinicPediatric diabetes patientsEffective mental health screeningMental health screeningPrevalence of concernsPsychological functioningDiabetes clinicDiabetes patientsPsychology servicesHealth screeningOutpatient careOutpatient referralsOutpatient servicesPediatric psychologistsReferralYoung adultsParticipantsScreeningDiabetesPatientsClinicPsychologistsInternalizingExternalizingImplicationsPediatric diabetes patients infrequently access outpatient psychology services following screening and referral: Implications for practice
Vassilopoulos, A., Valenzuela, J. M., Tsikis, J., Reitblat, L., Blanco, E. J., Nicholls, S., & Wolf, R. M. (2020). Pediatric diabetes patients infrequently access outpatient psychology services following screening and referral: Implications for practice. Children's Health Care, 49(2), 202-217.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPhysical and Verbal Aggression
Vassilopoulos, A., & Reitman, D. (2019). Physical and Verbal Aggression. The Encyclopedia of Child and Adolescent Development, 1-10.Books
2018
Few Pediatric Diabetes Patients Access Outpatient Psychotherapy following Screening and Referral
TSIKIS J, VALENZUELA J, VASSILOPOULOS A, WILCOCKS C, REITBLAT L, BLANCO E, NICHOLLS S, WOLF R. Few Pediatric Diabetes Patients Access Outpatient Psychotherapy following Screening and Referral. Diabetes 2018, 67 DOI: 10.2337/db18-219-or.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOutpatient psychotherapyHalf of AYAsMultidisciplinary diabetes clinicEffective mental health screeningMental health screeningPediatric psychologistsMental health servicesElevated depression scoresPHQ scoresDiabetes clinicGlycemic controlPsychotherapy referralsDiabetes visitsOutpatient therapyDiabetes teamHealth screeningDepression screenerReferral reasonsCommunity referralsDepressive symptomsDepression scoresDiabetes managementType 2Health servicesReferral