Login / Signup

Individual-level behavioral interventions to support optimal development of children with sickle cell disease: A systematic review.

Catherine R HoytSadie HurwitzTaniya E VarugheseLauren H YaegerAllison A King
Published in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2022)
This review aimed to identify and describe individual-level behavioral interventions for children 0-18 years of age with sickle cell disease (SCD). PRISMA guidelines were followed at each stage of this review. Twenty-seven studies were included, representing six intervention types: disease knowledge (n = 7), self-management (n = 7), pain management (n = 4), school functioning (n = 4), cognitive health (n = 4), and mental health (n = 2). Most interventions targeted older children (5+ years), while only two examined interventions for children 0-3 years. This review suggests that offering education about disease knowledge, self-management, and pain management interventions can be beneficial for this population. Future research is needed to understand interventions to support young children and the impact of SCD on development.
Keyphrases
  • pain management
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • young adults
  • randomized controlled trial
  • public health
  • risk assessment
  • health information
  • case control