Recovery trajectories of IQ after pediatric TBI: A latent class growth modeling analysis.

OBJECTIVE: To identify latent trajectories of IQ over time after pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) and examine the predictive value of risk factors within and across recovery trajectories. METHOD: 206 children ages 3-7 years at injury were included: 87 TBI (23 severe, 21 moderate, 43 complicated mild) and 119 orthopedic injury (OI). We administered intelligence tests shortly after injury (1½ months), 12 months, and 6.8 years postinjury. Latent class growth modeling was used to identify latent subgroups. Separate models examined verbal and nonverbal IQ recovery trajectories following TBI versus OI. Variables included: age at injury, sex, race, socioeconomic status, injury severity, quality of the home environment, family functioning, and parenting style. RESULTS: Both the TBI and OI analyses yielded different growth models for nonverbal (k = 3) and verbal IQ (k = 3). Although all models resulted in 3 latent classes (below average, average, and aboveaverage performance); trajectory shapes, contributors to class membership, and performance within each class varied by injury group and IQ domain. TBI severity was associated with class membership for nonverbal IQ, with less severe injuries associated with higher IQ scores; however, TBI severity did not influence verbal IQ class membership. Parenting style had a more prominent effect on verbal and nonverbal IQ within the TBI than OI trajectories. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest TBI severity is related to recovery trajectories for nonverbal but not verbal IQ and parenting style has stronger effects on recovery in TBI than OI. Results highlight the importance of parental factors on long-term recovery after TBI.

Trajectories of Daily Postconcussion Symptoms in Children.

OBJECTIVES: To identify trajectories of daily postconcussion symptoms (PCS) from the acute postinjury period to symptom resolution among concussed children and examine demographic factors and acute PCS associated with the identified symptom trajectories. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS: Seventy-nine participants with a concussion were enrolled within 72 hours of injury and completed a daily survey that assessed PCS from enrollment until symptom resolution. DESIGN: This was a prospective cohort study among concussed children aged 11-17 years. MAIN MEASURES: Children rated their concussion symptoms daily using the Post-Concussion Symptom Scale. Symptom duration was assessed using participants' date of symptom resolution and coded as a dichotomous variable: (1) PCS duration 14 days or less or (2) PCS duration longer than 14 days. RESULTS: Of the 79 participants, most were male ( n = 53, 67%), injured during a sporting activity ( n = 67, 85%), or had PCS that persisted for more than 14 days post-injury ( n = 41, 52%). Group-based trajectory modeling yielded 4 trajectory groups: (1) low acute/resolved PCS ( n = 39, 49%), (2) moderate/persistent PCS ( n = 19, 24%), (3) high acute/persistent PCS ( n = 13, 16%), and (4) high acute/resolved PCS ( n = 8, 10%). No significant associations were found between demographic factors and the trajectory group. A higher symptom burden at injury was associated with an increased odds of being in the high acute/resolved or high acute/persistent recovery groups than being in the low acute/resolved group (odds ratio [OR] 1.39, 95% CI = 1.11-1.74; OR = 1.33, 95% CI = 1.11-1.60, respectively), as was a higher symptom severity at injury (OR = 1.09, 95% CI = 1.03-1.15; OR = 1.06, 95% CI = 1.02-1.11, respectively). CONCLUSION: Our findings may help clinicians identify concussed children on slower recovery trajectories, and implement early, individualized treatment plans that foster optimal recovery for concussed children.

Long-Term Outcomes of Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Following Inpatient Rehabilitation.

OBJECTIVE: Assess residual disability in youth with traumatic brain injury (TBI) treated in a pediatric inpatient rehabilitation unit and examine associations of disability with inpatient status and measures of concurrent functioning. SETTING: Large, urban, quaternary care children's hospital in the Midwestern United States. PARTICIPANTS: Forty-five youth aged 6 to 18 years treated in an inpatient rehabilitation unit for mild-complicated to severe TBI at a minimum of 12 months postdischarge (mean = 3.5 years). DESIGN: Retrospective chart review of clinical data collected from standard clinical care at admission and discharge combined with follow-up data examining current functioning at the time of study enrollment. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended, Pediatric Revision (GOS-E Peds), Neurology Quality of Life Measurement System Short Form (NeuroQOL) Social Interaction with Peers and Cognitive Short Forms, Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Global Health Scale, Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, and the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function, 2nd Edition (BRIEF-2). RESULTS: Based on parent report at follow-up, 62% of the children had residual TBI-related disabilities on the GOS-E Peds, while 38% reported "good recovery." Children with residual disability also reported more long-term problems in overall health, social relationships, emotional regulation, behaviors, and executive functioning than those with no residual disability. Measures of functional independence and cognitive recovery at discharge were associated with these impairments. CONCLUSIONS: More than half of the children with TBI in this study had residual disability more than 1 year after inpatient rehabilitation. Findings highlight the associations between measures of functional independence and cognitive recovery during inpatient rehabilitation with later outcomes and underscore the need for continued services to support the needs of children with TBI following their inpatient rehabilitation stay.

School Readiness in Preschool-Age Children with Critical Congenital Heart Disease.

This study examined the nature, variability, and predictors of school readiness difficulties in young children with critical congenital heart disease (CCHD). We hypothesized that, compared to a community control (CC) group, children with CCHD would score less well on measures of readiness and that readiness would be associated with CCHD-related risk factors. Children (60 CCHD and 60 CC) were 4 to 5 years of age and not yet attending kindergarten. Readiness measures included tests of cognition, executive function, motor ability, and pre-academic skills. Caregivers provided child behavior ratings. Analyses examined group differences in readiness, readiness profiles, and associations of readiness with CCHD-related medical risk factors. The CCHD group had lower scores than the CC group on testing and higher caregiver ratings of problems in social communication, as well as higher rates of deficits on several of the measures. Latent class analysis provided evidence for different readiness profiles, with more children with CCHD displaying profiles characterized by weaknesses in readiness. CCHD-related medical risk factors associated with readiness problems in the CCHD group included a co-morbid genetic disorder, postnatal diagnosis of CCHD, major perioperative complication, and longer periods of hospitalizations, cardiopulmonary bypass, and aortic cross-clamp placements. Findings document multiple problems in school readiness in young children with CCHD. Deficits vary across individuals and are associated with higher medical risk. Results confirm the importance of screening for school readiness in these children and suggest areas to target in designing screening measures and providing early childhood interventions.

Do Bayley-III Composite Scores at 18-22 Months Corrected Age Predict Full-Scale IQ at 6-7 Years in Children Born Extremely Preterm?

OBJECTIVE: To determine the ability of the Bayley-III cognitive and language composite scores at 18-22 months corrected age to predict WISC-IV Full Scale IQ (FSIQ) at 6-7 years in infants born extremely preterm. STUDY DESIGN: Children in this study were part of the Neuroimaging and Neurodevelopmental Outcome cohort, a secondary study to the SUPPORT trial and born 240/7-276/7 weeks gestational age. Bayley-III cognitive and language scores and WISC-IV FSIQ were compared with pairwise Pearson correlation coefficients and adjusted for medical and socioeconomic variables using linear mixed effect regression models. RESULTS: Bayley-III cognitive (r = 0.33) and language scores (r = 0.44) were mildly correlated with WISC-IV FSIQ score. Of the children with Bayley-III cognitive scores of <70, 67% also had FSIQ of <70. There was less consistency for children with Bayley-III scores in the 85-100 range; 43% had an FSIQ of <85 and 10% an FSIQ of <70. Among those with Bayley-III language scores >100, approximately 1 in 5 had an FSIQ of <85. A cut point of 92 for the cognitive composite score resulted in sensitivity (0.60), specificity (0.64). A cut point of 88 for the language composite score produced sensitivity (0.61), specificity (0.70). CONCLUSIONS: Findings indicate the Bayley-III cognitive and language scores correlate with later IQ, but may fail to predict delay or misclassify children who are not delayed at school age. The Bayley-III can be a useful tool to help identify children born extremely preterm who have below average cognitive scores and may be at the greatest risk for ongoing cognitive difficulties. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Extended Follow-up at School Age for the SUPPORT Neuroimaging and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes (NEURO) Cohort: NCT00233324.

Longitudinal trajectories of posttraumatic headache after pediatric mild traumatic brain injury.

OBJECTIVE: This prospective, longitudinal cohort study examined the trajectory, classification, and features of posttraumatic headache after pediatric mild traumatic brain injury. METHODS: Children (N = 213; ages 8.00 to 16.99 years) were recruited from two pediatric emergency departments <24 hours of sustaining a mild traumatic brain injury or mild orthopedic injury. At 10 days, three months, and six months postinjury, parents completed a standardized questionnaire that was used to classify premorbid and posttraumatic headache as migraine, tension-type headache, or not otherwise classified. Multilevel mixed effects models were used to examine posttraumatic headache rate, severity, frequency, and duration in relation to group, time postinjury, and premorbid headache, controlling for age, sex, and site. RESULTS: PTH risk was greater after mild traumatic brain injury than mild orthopedic injury at 10 days (odds ratio = 197.41, p < .001) and three months postinjury (odds ratio = 3.50, p = .030), especially in children without premorbid headache. Posttraumatic headache was more frequent after mild traumatic brain injury than mild orthopedic injury, ß (95% confidence interval) = 0.80 (0.05, 1.55). Groups did not differ in other examined headache features and classification any time postinjury. CONCLUSIONS: Posttraumatic headache risk increases after mild traumatic brain injury relative to mild orthopedic injury for approximately three months postinjury, but is not clearly associated with a distinct phenotype.

Within- and between-twin comparisons of risk for childhood behavioral difficulties after preterm birth.

BACKGROUND: Preterm birth and multiple gestation are independently associated with adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes. The objective of this study was to describe risks of screening positive for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and anxiety in preterm-born twin children by zygosity (monozygotic, dizygotic) and birth order (first-born, second-born). METHODS: Caregivers of 349 preterm-born twin pairs (42% monozygotic) aged 3-18 years reported child behavioral outcomes on Strengths and Weaknesses of ADHD Symptoms and Normal Behavior; Social Responsiveness Scale, Second Edition; and Preschool Anxiety Scale or Screen for Child Anxiety and Related Emotional Disorders. RESULTS: Concordance for behavioral outcomes in twin pairs ranged from 80.06 to 89.31% for ADHD, 61.01 to 84.23% for ASD, and 64.76 to 73.35% for anxiety. Monozygotic twins had a greater risk than dizygotic of screening positive for inattention (risk ratio = 2.91, 95% CI = 1.48-5.72) and social anxiety (1.79, 1.23-2.61). Relative to first-born, second-born twins had a greater risk of screening positive for hyperactivity/impulsivity (1.51, 1.06-2.16); overall ASD (2.38, 1.62-3.49); difficulties with social awareness (2.68, 1.94-3.71), social cognition (4.45, 3.06-6.46), and social communication (2.36, 1.56-3.57); restricted/repetitive behavior (1.91, 1.30-2.81); overall anxiety (1.34, 1.10-1.64); generalized anxiety (1.34, 1.11-1.60); and social anxiety (1.32, 1.06-1.64). CONCLUSION: The current findings emphasize considering zygosity and birth order in preterm and multiple birth outcomes research, and highlight clinical implications for discharge planning, neurodevelopmental surveillance, and facilitating parenting and family support. IMPACT: Zygosity and birth order are important determinants of behavioral and socioemotional outcomes in preterm-born twins. Among 349 preterm-born twin pairs aged 3-18 years (42% monozygotic), 61-89% demonstrated concordance for behavioral and socioemotional outcomes. Monozygosity had greater risks than dizygosity for positive screening of inattention and social anxiety. Second-born twins had greater risks than first-born for hyperactivity/impulsivity, social difficulties (awareness, cognition, communication), restricted/repetitive behavior, and anxiety (generalized, social). These findings have implications for discharge planning, neurodevelopmental surveillance, and facilitating parenting and family support.

Caregiver-reported newborn term and preterm motor abilities: psychometrics of the PediaTracTM Motor domain.

BACKGROUND: Approximately 5-10% of children exhibit developmental deviations in motor skills or other domains; however, physicians detect less than one-third of these abnormalities. Systematic tracking and early identification of motor deviations are fundamental for timely intervention. METHODS: Term and preterm neonates were prospectively assessed at the newborn (NB) period in a study of the psychometric properties of the Motor (MOT) domain of PediaTracTM v3.0, a novel caregiver-based development tracking instrument. Item response theory graded response modeling was used to model item parameters and estimate theta, an index of the latent trait, motor ability. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted to examine the dimensionality and factor structure. RESULTS: In a cohort of 571 caregiver/infant dyads (331 term, 240 preterm), NB MOT domain reliability was high (rho = 0.94). Item discrimination and item difficulty of each of the 15 items could be reliably modeled across the range of motor ability. EFA confirmed that the items constituted a single dimension with second-order factors, accounting for 43.20% of variance. CONCLUSIONS: The latent trait, motor ability, could be reliably estimated at the NB period. IMPACT: The caregiver-reported Motor domain of PediaTrac provides a reliable estimate of the latent trait of motor ability during the newborn period. This is the first known caregiver-reported instrument that can assess motor ability in the newborn period with high reliability in term and preterm infants. Item response theory methods were employed that will allow for future characterization of developmental subgroups and motor trajectories. The PediaTrac Motor domain can support early identification of at-risk infants. Including caregivers in digital reporting and child-centered monitoring of motor functioning may improve access to care.

More to the story than executive function: Effortful control soon after injury predicts long-term functional and social outcomes following pediatric traumatic brain injury in young children.

OBJECTIVE: To examine the impact of early traumatic brain injury (TBI) on effortful control (EC) over time and the relationship of EC and executive functioning (EF) to long-term functional and social outcomes. METHOD: Parents of children (N = 206, ages 3-7) with moderate-to-severe TBI or orthopedic injuries (OIs) rated EC using the Child Behavior Questionnaire at 1 (pre-injury), 6, 12, and 18 months post-injury. Child functioning and social competence were assessed at 7 years post-injury. Mixed models examined the effects of injury, time since injury, and their interaction on EC. General linear models examined the associations of pre-injury EC and EC at 18 months with long-term functional and social outcomes. Models controlled for EF to assess the unique contribution of EC to outcomes. RESULTS: Children with severe TBI had significantly lower EC than both the OI and moderate TBI groups at each post-injury time point. Both pre-injury and 18-month EC were associated with long-term outcomes. Among those with low EC at baseline, children with moderate and severe TBI had more functional impairment than those with OI; however, no group differences were noted at high levels of EC. EC had main effects on parent-reported social competence that did not vary by injury type. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that EC is sensitive to TBI effects and is a unique predictor of functional outcomes, independent of EF. High EC could serve as a protective factor, and as such measures of EC could be used to identify children for more intensive intervention.

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor Val66Met and neuropsychological functioning after early childhood traumatic brain injury.

OBJECTIVE: The present study examined the differential effect of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Val66Met polymorphism on neuropsychological functioning in children with traumatic brain injury (TBI) relative to orthopedic injury (OI). METHODS: Participants were drawn from a prospective, longitudinal study of children who sustained a TBI (n = 69) or OI (n = 72) between 3 and 7 years of age. Children completed a battery of neuropsychological measures targeting attention, memory, and executive functions at four timepoints spanning the immediate post-acute period to 18 months post-injury. Children also completed a comparable age-appropriate battery of measures approximately 7 years post-injury. Parents rated children's dysexecutive behaviors at all timepoints. RESULTS: Longitudinal mixed models revealed a significant allele status × injury group interaction with a medium effect size for verbal fluency. Cross-sectional models at 7 years post-injury revealed non-significant but medium effect sizes for the allele status x injury group interaction for fluid reasoning and immediate and delayed verbal memory. Post hoc stratified analyses revealed a consistent pattern of poorer neuropsychological functioning in Met carriers relative to Val/Val homozygotes in the TBI group, with small effect sizes; the opposite trend or no appreciable effect was observed in the OI group. CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest a differential effect of the BDNF Val66Met polymorphism on verbal fluency, and possibly fluid reasoning and immediate and delayed verbal memory, in children with early TBI relative to OI. The Met allele-associated with reduced activity-dependent secretion of BDNF-may confer risk for poorer neuropsychological functioning in children with TBI.

Longitudinal caregiver-reported motor development in infants born at term and preterm.

AIM: To examine the extent to which estimates of a latent trait or underlying construct of motor ability differ in infants born at term and preterm, based on caregiver ratings of the motor domain of PediaTrac v3.0. METHOD: The sample consisted of 571 caregiver-infant dyads (331 born at term, 240 born preterm), 48% female, with 51.7% of caregivers identifying as an ethnic minority. Latent trait of motor ability was estimated based on item response theory modeling. Gestational group differences (term and preterm birth) were examined at the newborn/term-equivalent, 2-, 4-, 6-, 9-, and 12-month time points. RESULTS: Caregiver ratings of latent trait of motor ability were reliably modeled across the range of abilities at each time point. While the group born preterm exhibited significantly more advanced motor abilities at the term-equivalent time point, by 6 months the group born at term was more advanced. Biological sex difference main and interaction effects were not significant. INTERPRETATION: Caregivers provided reliable, longitudinal estimates of motor ability in infancy, reflecting important differences in the motor development of infants born at term and preterm. The findings suggest that significant motor development occurs in infants born preterm from birth to the term-equivalent time point and provide a foundation to examine motor growth trajectories as potential predictors in the early identification of neurodevelopmental conditions and needs.

Associations of Parental Distress and Behavior with School Readiness in Children Born Very Preterm.

OBJECTIVE: Children born very preterm (VPT; gestational age [GA] <31 weeks) have robust school readiness difficulties relative to children born full-term (FT; GA ≥37 weeks). This study examined whether four aspects of parental well-being and behavior-distress, harshness, responsiveness and positive control, and cognitive stimulation-were linked to school readiness in a sample of children born VPT <31 weeks GA and whether these characteristics similarly impact VPT and FT children. METHODS: Parents of 4-year-olds born VPT (n = 55) and FT (n = 38) reported on parental distress, behavior, and cognitive stimulation. Children's cognition, executive function, motor skills, preacademic abilities, and behavior were assessed via neuropsychological tests and parent-report questionnaires. RESULTS: For both groups of children, higher psychological distress and harshness were associated with more behavior problems, and more cognitive stimulation was associated with higher scores on tests of cognitive, motor, and preacademic abilities. More parental distress was associated with lower cognitive ability only for children born VPT and more harshness was associated with lower preacademic skills only for children born FT. CONCLUSIONS: Identifying modifiable family factors associated with school readiness in children born VPT is essential for informing family-based interventions to improve school readiness in this population. Findings suggest that distress, harshness, and cognitive stimulation may be reasonable targets for interventions to improve school readiness in children born VPT.

Trajectories of Executive Functions After Early Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury: Teacher Ratings in the Initial 81 Months Postinjury.

OBJECTIVE: To explore teacher-rated trajectories of executive functioning (EF) after early childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to identify injury-related, academic, and family factors associated with growth trajectories using latent class growth analysis. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 121 children who sustained a TBI or orthopedic injury (OI) between the ages of 3 and 7 years were recruited from 3 tertiary care children's hospitals and a general hospital in Ohio, including 57 with moderate or severe TBI and 64 with OI. DESIGN: Assessments were completed at baseline (0-3 months postinjury) and an average of 6, 12, 18, and 81 months postinjury. Changes in teacher-rated EF were modeled across time and heterogeneity in recovery and moderating factors was examined. MEASURES: Study variables included participant demographics, teacher-rated EF (Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function), family functioning (McMaster Family Assessment Device), and parenting style (Parenting Practices Questionnaire). RESULTS: Analysis of teacher-rated EF yielded 2 trajectories: Normative (64.71%) and At-Risk (35.29%). Traumatic brain injury was a weak predictor of membership in the At-Risk trajectory ( P = .05). Membership in the At-Risk trajectory (compared with Normative category) was associated with a higher incidence of Individualized Education Programs, higher baseline EF concerns, increased endorsement of authoritarian parenting, lower socioeconomic status, and non-White race. CONCLUSION: Teacher-rated EF after pediatric TBI differs from OI. Increased EF concerns over time were associated with increased baseline EF and characteristics of the home and school environment. These findings extend previous research on recovery of EF to educational settings and outline potentially modifiable risk factors that can maximize success in the school settings for children who experience early-childhood traumatic injury.

Adenotonsillectomy for Snoring and Mild Sleep Apnea in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Importance: The utility of adenotonsillectomy in children who have habitual snoring without frequent obstructive breathing events (mild sleep-disordered breathing [SDB]) is unknown. Objectives: To evaluate early adenotonsillectomy compared with watchful waiting and supportive care (watchful waiting) on neurodevelopmental, behavioral, health, and polysomnographic outcomes in children with mild SDB. Design, Setting, and Participants: Randomized clinical trial enrolling 459 children aged 3 to 12.9 years with snoring and an obstructive apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) less than 3 enrolled at 7 US academic sleep centers from June 29, 2016, to February 1, 2021, and followed up for 12 months. Intervention: Participants were randomized 1:1 to either early adenotonsillectomy (n = 231) or watchful waiting (n = 228). Main Outcomes and Measures: The 2 primary outcomes were changes from baseline to 12 months for caregiver-reported Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) Global Executive Composite (GEC) T score, a measure of executive function; and a computerized test of attention, the Go/No-go (GNG) test d-prime signal detection score, reflecting the probability of response to target vs nontarget stimuli. Twenty-two secondary outcomes included 12-month changes in neurodevelopmental, behavioral, quality of life, sleep, and health outcomes. Results: Of the 458 participants in the analyzed sample (231 adenotonsillectomy and 237 watchful waiting; mean age, 6.1 years; 230 female [50%]; 123 Black/African American [26.9%]; 75 Hispanic [16.3%]; median AHI, 0.5 [IQR, 0.2-1.1]), 394 children (86%) completed 12-month follow-up visits. There were no statistically significant differences in change from baseline between the 2 groups in executive function (BRIEF GEC T-scores: -3.1 for adenotonsillectomy vs -1.9 for watchful waiting; difference, -0.96 [95% CI, -2.66 to 0.74]) or attention (GNG d-prime scores: 0.2 for adenotonsillectomy vs 0.1 for watchful waiting; difference, 0.05 [95% CI, -0.18 to 0.27]) at 12 months. Behavioral problems, sleepiness, symptoms, and quality of life each improved more with adenotonsillectomy than with watchful waiting. Adenotonsillectomy was associated with a greater 12-month decline in systolic and diastolic blood pressure percentile levels (difference in changes, -9.02 [97% CI, -15.49 to -2.54] and -6.52 [97% CI, -11.59 to -1.45], respectively) and less progression of the AHI to greater than 3 events/h (1.3% of children in the adenotonsillectomy group compared with 13.2% in the watchful waiting group; difference, -11.2% [97% CI, -17.5% to -4.9%]). Six children (2.7%) experienced a serious adverse event associated with adenotonsillectomy. Conclusions: In children with mild SDB, adenotonsillectomy, compared with watchful waiting, did not significantly improve executive function or attention at 12 months. However, children with adenotonsillectomy had improved secondary outcomes, including behavior, symptoms, and quality of life and decreased blood pressure, at 12-month follow-up. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02562040.

Longitudinal changes in term and preterm infant night wakings: The role of caregiver anxious-depression.

Changes in infant night waking during the first year of life are associated with individual (e.g., prematurity) and family (e.g., caregiver psychopathology) factors. This study examined the association between infant night waking and caregiver anxious-depressive symptoms during the first year of life in preterm and term infants. We considered between-person differences and within-person changes in caregiver anxious-depressive symptoms in relation to changes in infant night waking from 2- to 9-months. Racially (30.0% Black, 60.4% White, 9.5% multiracial/other) and socioeconomically (40.0% below median household income) diverse caregivers (N = 445) of full term (n = 258) and preterm (n = 187) infants were recruited from hospitals and clinics in two midwestern states. Caregivers completed measures of anxious-depression and their infant's night waking at four sampling periods (2-, 4-, 6-, and 9-months). Infant night wakings declined from 2- to 9-months. Between-person differences were observed, such that caregivers with higher average anxious-depressive symptoms or infants born full term reported more night wakings. Within-person effects of caregiver anxious-depressive symptoms were not significant. Caregiver anxious-depression is closely associated with infant night wakings. By considering a caregiver's average severity of anxious-depression, healthcare providers can more effectively plan infant sleep interventions. If caregiver anxious-depressive symptoms are ameliorated, night wakings may also decrease.

Los cambios en el despertar nocturno del infante durante el primer año de vida se asocian con factores individuales (v.g. nacimiento prematuro) y familiares (v.g. sicopatología de quien presta el cuidado). Este estudio examinó la asociación entre el despertar nocturno del infante y los síntomas de depresión por ansiedad de quien presta el cuidado durante el primer año de vida de infantes nacidos prematuramente y de ciclo completo. Tomamos en cuenta las diferencias entre las personas y los cambios dentro de las personas en los síntomas de depresión por ansiedad de quien presta el cuidado con relación a los cambios en el despertar nocturno del infante de los 2 a los 9 meses. Se reclutaron en hospitales y clínicas de dos estados del medio oeste cuidadores (N = 445) racial (30.0% de raza negra, 60.4% blancos, 9.5% multirraciales o de otra raza) y socioeconómicamente (40.0% por debajo del promedio de ingresos caseros) diversos, de infantes de ciclo completo (n = 258) y prematuros (n = 187). Los cuidadores completaron medidas de depresión por ansiedad y el despertar nocturno de sus infantes en cuatro períodos muestra (a los 2, 4, 6 y 9 meses). El despertar nocturno del infante declinó de los 2 a los 9 meses. Se observaron las diferencias entre personas, de tal manera que los cuidadores con un promedio mayor de síntomas de depresión por ansiedad o infantes nacidos en el ciclo completo reportaron más despertar nocturno. Los efectos de dentro de las personas de los síntomas de depresión por ansiedad del cuidador no fueron significativos. La depresión por ansiedad del cuidador se asocia cercanamente con el despertar nocturno del infante. Por medio de considerar el promedio de la severidad de la depresión por ansiedad del cuidador, quienes ofrecen el cuidado de salud pueden planear más eficazmente las intervenciones en cuanto al sueño del infante. Si se mejoran los síntomas de depresión por ansiedad de quien presta el cuidado, el despertar nocturno también podría disminuir.

Les changements dans le réveil nocturne du bébé pendant la première année sont liés à des facteurs individuels (par exemple la prématurité) et familiaux (par exemple la psychopathologie de la personne prenant soin de l'enfant). Cette étude a examiné le lien entre le réveil nocturne du bébé et les symptômes anxieux-dépressifs de la personne prenant soin de l'enfant durant la première année de vie de bébés prématurés et à terme. Nous avons considéré les différences entre les personnes et les changements au sein de la personne dans les symptômes anxieux-dépressifs de la personne prenant soin de l'enfant, en lien aux changements dans le réveil nocturne du bébé de 2 à 9 mois. Des personnes (N = 445) prenant soin d'un bébé à plein terme (n = 258) et prématuré (n = 187), divers du point de vue de leur race (30,0% noirs, 60,4% blancs, 9,5% multiracial/autre) et de leur statut socioéconomique (40,0% en dessous du revenu moyen d'une famille) ont été recrutés dans des hôpitaux et des cliniques des états au centre nord des Etats-Unis. Les personnes prenant soin du bébé ont rempli des mesures de dépression anxiété et de la nuit de leur bébé à quatre périodes de prélèvement des renseignements (2-, 4-, 6-, et 9- mois). Les réveils nocturnes du bébé ont décliné de 2- à 9- mois. Des différences entre les personnes ont été observées, au point que les personnes prenant soin du bébé avec la moyenne de symptômes anxieux-dépressifs la plus élevée ou des bébé nés à terme ont fait état de plus de réveils nocturnes. Les effets au sein de la personne des personnes prenant soin du bébé avec des symptômes anxieux-dépressifs n'étaient pas importants. La personne prenant du bébé avec une dépression anxieuse est fortement liée aux réveils nocturnes du bébé. En considérant la sévérité moyenne de la dépression anxieuse de la personne prenant soin du bébé, les prestataires de santé peuvent planifier les interventions concernant le sommeil du bébé de manière plus efficace. Si les symptômes anxieux-dépressifs de la personne prenant soin du bébé sont améliorer, alors les réveils nocturnes pourraient aussi diminuer.

Parent- and Adolescent-reported Executive Functioning in the Context of Randomized Controlled Trials of Online Family Problem-Solving Therapy.

OBJECTIVE: We examined parent- and adolescent-reported executive functioning (EF) behaviors following pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the context of Online Family Problem-Solving Therapy (OFPST) and moderators of change in EF behaviors. METHOD: In total, 274 families were randomized to OFPST or an internet resource comparison group. Parents and adolescents completed the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function at four time points. Mixed models were used to examine EF behaviors, assessing the effects of visit, treatment group, rater, TBI severity, age, socioeconomic status, and family functioning. RESULTS: Parents rated their adolescents' EF as poorer (F(3,1156) = 220.15, p < .001; M = 58.11, SE = 0.73) than adolescents rated themselves (M = 51.81, SE = 0.73). Across raters, EF behaviors were poorer for adolescents whose parents had less education (F(3,1156) = 8.60, p = .003; M = 56.76, SE = 0.98) than for those with more education (M = 53.16, SE = 0.88). Age at baseline interacted with visit (F(3,1156) = 5.05, p = .002), such that families of older adolescents reported improvement in EF behaviors over time. Family functioning also interacted with visit (F(3, 1156) = 2.61, p = .049), indicating more improvement in EF behaviors over time in higher functioning families. There were no effects of treatment or TBI severity. CONCLUSION: We identified a discrepancy between parent- and adolescent-reported EF, suggesting reduced awareness of deficits in adolescents with TBI. We also found that poorer family functioning and younger age were associated with poorer recovery after TBI, whereas adolescents of parents with less education were reported as having greater EF deficits across time points.

A Population-Based Study of the Incidence, Medical Care, and Medical Expenditures for Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury.

BACKGROUND: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of pediatric trauma morbidity and mortality around the world. However, limited research exists regarding disparities in the incidence of TBI and medical care seeking behaviors and medical expenditures for TBI, particularly using population-based and nationally-representative data. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study used the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) Panels 9-19 (2004-2015) to provide nationally-representative estimates for the civilian, non-institutionalized U.S. POPULATION: We examined differences in TBI incidence and associated medical care seeking behaviors and expenditures in relation to individual and family sociodemographic characteristics. RESULTS: From a total of 50,563 children in the MEPS Panels 9-19, we identified 449 children with TBI. For 82% of these children, medical treatment was sought. The estimated annual total expenditure associated with pediatric TBIs nationally was approximately $667 million, with mean expenditures per TBI being $1,532 and family out of pocket expenditures accounting for 8.3% of total expenditures. Race/ethnicity was the only significant factor associated with both medical care seeking behavior and total expenditures. CONCLUSIONS: The present study is among the first to compare pediatric TBI-related medical expenditures among different sociodemographic groups in the U.S. Our findings can inform future intervention research and policy-making from the perspectives of both epidemiological and behavioral sciences.

Association of Self-Paced Physical and Cognitive Activities Across the First Week Postconcussion With Symptom Resolution in Youth.

OBJECTIVE: To examine the association of objectively measured, self-paced physical and cognitive activities across the first week postconcussion with symptom resolution in youth. SETTING: Emergency department or concussion clinics. PARTICIPANTS: Youth aged 11 to 17 years with physician-confirmed concussion. DESIGN: Prospective cohort with repeated measures. MAIN MEASURES: Days from injury to symptom resolution, based on daily ratings by youth on the Post-Concussive Symptom Scale. Physical and cognitive activities were assessed using an ActiGraph and a Narrative Clip, respectively. RESULTS: A total of 83 youth participants were included (n = 54 [65%] males; mean age = 14.2 years, SD = 1.9). While self-paced daily physical and cognitive activities increased across the first week postinjury, daily postconcussion symptoms decreased. Increased daily step count was associated with an increased likelihood of early symptom resolution (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.17; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.02-1.34). However, this association was not statistically significant after adjusting for acute postconcussion symptoms and other covariates. Greater school attendance time was associated with earlier symptom resolution (adjusted HR = 1.14; 95% CI, 1.02-1.27). CONCLUSION: Self-paced physical and cognitive activities across the first week postinjury alone neither hastened nor prolonged concussion recovery. Youth with concussion may have some latitude to determine their activity levels.

Normative and Psychometric Characteristics of the Health and Behavior Inventory Among Children With Mild Orthopedic Injury Presenting to the Emergency Department: Implications for Assessing Postconcussive Symptoms Using the Child Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5th Edition (Child SCAT5).

OBJECTIVE: The study sought to present normative and psychometric data and reliable change formulas for the Health and Behavior Inventory (HBI), a postconcussive symptom rating scale embedded in the Child Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5th edition (Child SCAT5). DESIGN: Prospective cohort study with longitudinal follow-up. SETTING: Pediatric emergency departments (EDs). PARTICIPANTS: As part of 3 studies conducted in the United States and Canada between 2001 and 2019, 450 children aged 8 to 16 years with mild orthopedic injuries were recruited during ED visits and assessed postacutely (M = 9.38 days, SD = 3.31) and 1 month and 3 months postinjury. Independent variables were rater (child vs parent), sex, and age at injury. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: HBI ratings. METHODS: Children and parents rated children's symptoms at each time point; parents also rated children's preinjury symptoms retrospectively. Normative data (mean, SD, skewness, kurtosis, and percentiles) were computed for child and parent ratings. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach alpha (α), and test-retest reliability and interrater agreement were assessed with intraclass correlations (ICCs). Reliable change formulas were computed using linear regression and mixed models. RESULTS: HBI ratings were positively skewed. Mean ratings and percentiles were stable over time. Child and parent ratings demonstrated good-to-excellent internal consistency (α 0.76-0.94) and moderate-to-good test-retest reliability (ICC 0.51-0.76 between adjacent assessments). However, parent-child agreement was poor to moderate (ICC 0.31-0.69). CONCLUSIONS: The HBI demonstrates acceptable normative and psychometric characteristics. Modest parent-child agreement highlights the importance of multiple informants when assessing postconcussive symptoms. The results will facilitate the use of the HBI in research and clinical practice.

Predictors of Hospitalization in a Cohort of Children with Elevated Symptoms of Mania.

Describe hospitalization rates in children with elevated symptoms of mania and determine predictors of psychiatric hospitalizations during the 96 month follow-up. Eligible 6-12.9 year olds and their parents visiting 9 outpatient mental health clinics were invited to be screened with the Parent General Behavior Inventory 10-item Mania Scale. Of 605 children with elevated symptoms of mania eligible for follow-up, 538 (88.9%) had ≥ 1 of 16 possible follow-up interviews and are examined herein. Multivariate Cox regression indicated only four factors predicted hospitalizations: parental mental health problems (HR 1.80; 95% CI 1.21, 2.69); hospitalization prior to study entry (HR 3.03; 95% CI 1.80, 4.43); continuous outpatient mental health service use (HR 3.73; 95% CI 2.40, 5.50); and low parental assessment of how well treatment matched child's needs (HR 3.97; 95% CI 2.50, 6.31). Parental perspectives on mental health services should be gathered routinely, as they can signal treatment failures.