Objective: This review aimed to explore the processes that underlie the main and the
buffering effect of social support on decreased pain experience. Materials and Methods: The …

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is characterized by intermittent vaso-occlusive events and chronic
hemolytic anemia. Vaso-occlusive events result in tissue ischemia leading to acute and …

Objective: To identify treatment studies on group interventions for pediatric conditions and to
review their efficacy using standardized criteria. Methods: Through a systematic literature …

Context Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a life-threatening condition that affects more than seven
million people worldwide. The most common complication experienced by persons living …

Abstract Background Sickle Cell Disease is the commonest monogenic haemoglobinopathy
worldwide. Living with a long-term condition such as sickle cell disease during adolescence …

STARBRIGHT World is an innovative computer network for hospitalized children that
provides interactive health education as well as opportunities to meet online with children in …

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is associated with medical and psychosocial challenges. SCD in
adulthood is characterized by increased morbidity and mortality, vulnerability, inadequate …

The present study examined an exploratory model of the confluence of racial centrality, pain,
psychological variables, and health care use in a sample of African American adults with …

This article describes a cognitive-behavioral pain management intervention for adolescents
with sickle cell disease with particular emphasis on description of components that enhance …

Context Sickle cell disease (SCD) is associated with recurrent pain that could lead to
abnormal sensory patterns (ASPs). Objectives The purpose of this study is to compare …