Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 5, 2026

Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale
19:15

Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale

Published on: August 25, 2014

Brief report: illness factors and child behavior before and during pediatric hospitalization

Michelle C Levy1, William G Kronenberger, Bryan D Carter

  • 1Department of Psychological Sciences, Purdue University, USA.

Journal of Pediatric Psychology
|May 1, 2008
PubMed

Insights

Illness type and severity impact children's behavior differently in and out of the hospital. Chronic illnesses may lead to more behavioral issues outside the hospital, while acute illnesses cause more problems during hospitalization.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Child Health Behavior
  • In-hospital Adjustment

Background:

  • Limited understanding of factors influencing children's in-hospital adjustment.
  • Need to identify risk and protective factors for in-hospital versus out-of-hospital behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the relationship between illness factors (chronicity, severity) and child adjustment.
  • Compare in-hospital and out-of-hospital behavioral adjustment in relation to illness characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized parent and nurse questionnaires to assess behavior.
  • Sample included 85 hospitalized children.
  • Evaluated both in-hospital and home behavior.

Main Results:

  • In-hospital: Acute illnesses linked to more internalizing problems than chronic illnesses.
  • In-hospital: Life-threatening illnesses associated with increased internalizing and externalizing problems.
  • Out-of-hospital: Chronic illnesses linked to more internalizing problems compared to healthy children.

Conclusions:

  • Illness factors differentially predict in-hospital versus out-of-hospital behavioral adjustment.
  • Chronicity and severity of illness are key considerations for child behavior in different settings.
Abstract

Related Concept Videos

Factors Affecting Illness01:18

Factors Affecting Illness

When a person's physical, emotional, intellectual, social development or spiritual functioning is compromised, this deviation from a healthy normal state is called illness. Illness creates stress that in turn harms individuals. Irritation, anger, denial, hopelessness, and fear are behavioral and emotional changes an individual experiences in the phases of illness. A variety of factors influence a person's health and well-being.
For instance, risk factors are connected to illness, disability,...
SBAR I: Understanding the Concept01:29

SBAR I: Understanding the Concept

Effective communication among healthcare professionals during hand-off reporting is essential to delivering safe and continuous patient care. Common professional interactions include reports to healthcare team members, hand-off, and transfer reports. Nurses routinely report information to other healthcare team members and also urgently contact healthcare providers to report changes in patient status.
Standardized methods of communication have been developed to ensure that information is...
Types of Reports II: Incident or Occurrence Report01:21

Types of Reports II: Incident or Occurrence Report

An Incident or Occurrence Report in a healthcare setting is a crucial document used to record any unexpected occurrence that may or may not have affected a patient, employee, or visitor. Such reports are critical to improving patient safety and include all details leading up to and including the event.
Purposes:
In the healthcare industry, reports play a crucial role in documenting incidents within an agency. The primary objective of these reports is to ensure patient safety, uphold the...
Classification of Illness01:17

Classification of Illness

The meaning of illness is individualized to each person who experiences an alteration in health. In contrast, disease is a medical term indicating a pathological change in the structure and function of the body or mind. It is a condition that has specific symptoms and boundaries.
An illness is a response to a disease in which the person's level of functioning is changed compared with a previous level. The general classification of illness includes acute and chronic.
Acute illness is severe and...
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder01:30

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It affects approximately 5-8% of children globally, with around 60-70% of cases persisting into adulthood. ADHD has significant implications for educational attainment, social interactions, and occupational success.
Diagnostic Criteria and Symptoms
To diagnose ADHD, symptoms must manifest before age 12 and be evident across multiple settings.
SBAR II: Application of SBAR01:14

SBAR II: Application of SBAR

SBAR is an effective communication tool used by healthcare professionals to communicate patient information accurately. SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. For a better understanding, an example is given below.
SBAR Report from a Nurse to a Health Care Provider
S: "Hello, Dr. Smith. This is Jane, RN, from the Med Surg unit. I am calling to tell you about Ms. White in Room 210, who is experiencing increased pain and redness at her incision site. Her recent...