Over the past twelve years, Dr. Dahlquist and her team at the pediatric psychology lab have conducted numerous research projects regarding pediatric pain management. The team’s research has focused on acute pain management in chronically ill children, distraction and other cognitive-behavioral pain management interventions, and the role of parents in children’s distress during stressful medical procedures. The team has conducted several research projects in collaboration with Hematology-Oncology, Ambulatory Pediatrics, Rheumatology, and other pediatric services.
The pediatric psychology lab is currently investigating a distraction intervention for children with cerebral palsy receiving intramuscular botulinum toxin injections (a historically underserved population). Additionally, the team is one of the few research labs to investigate laboratory pain studies with children. The lab is currently evaluating virtual reality pain management strategies with children.
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The pediatric psychology lab has conducted several research projects exploring child and family adjustment to pediatric chronic illnesses. Previous projects have focused on the impact of chronic illnesses, including cancer, asthma, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, on child development and family functioning. The team's research has contributed to the pediatric psychology literature by clarifying aspects of chronic illness that may be targeted for intervention.
The team’s current project investigates the impact of childhood food allergy on the daily lives of families, parenting practices, and autonomy development in children. This study targets an understudied population and collects information from both male and female caregivers.
Please see our list of publications and presentations for more information.
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