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
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