Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics

Review Article

Gastroenterology

Anxiety disorders presenting as gastrointestinal symptoms in children – a scoping review

Anjali Kumar, Pramodh Vallabhaneni

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(5):344-351. Published online January 13, 2025

A positive bidirectional relationship between gastrointestinal disorders and anxiety, but with no clear aetiology, was identified. Factors such as somatisation and pain catastrophising resulted in poorer pain-related outcomes in children. Further studies are required to understand this relationship in order to have targeted treatments and ensure better long term outcomes.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2024.01732

Original Article

General Pediatrics

Nonpharmacological interventions for managing postoperative pain and anxiety in children: a randomized controlled trial

Edlin Glane Mathias, Mamatha Shivananda Pai, Vijay Kumar, Dinesh Narayanakurup, Malavika Kulkarni, Vasudeva Guddattu, Ann-Cathrine Bramhagen, Baby S Nayak, Anice George

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(12):677-685. Published online October 31, 2024

Question: What is the effect of nonpharmacological interventions on postoperative pain and anxiety among children.
Finding: Nurse-provided distraction interventions reduce pain and anxiety among pediatric surgical patients.
Meaning: The findings suggest that nonpharmacological interventions provided postoperatively to children reduce their pain and anxiety levels.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2023.01690

Neonatology (Perinatology)

Prevalence of anxiety, depression, and stress among parents of neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Asha P. Shetty, Kurvatteppa Halemani, Alwin Issac, Latha Thimmappa, Sanjay Dhiraaj, Radha K, Prabhaker Mishra, Vijai Datta Upadhyaya

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(2):104-115. Published online November 14, 2023

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Question: What emotions do parents experience when their newborns are admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)?
Finding: Mothers experienced more anxiety (51%), depression (31%), and stress (41%) symptoms than fathers (26%, 12%, and 22%, respectively).
Meaning: Parents often experience anxiety, stress, and depression following NICU admission. Healthcare workers are responsible for providing regular parental counseling.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2023.00486

Review Article

Neurobehavior

Jeopardized mental health of children and adolescents in coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic

Bohyun Jin, Sohee Lee, Un Sun Chung

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2022;65(7):322-329. Published online June 3, 2022

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∙ The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has required preventive measures like self-quarantine, school closures, and lockdown, which ultimately make youth directly and indirectly vulnerable to depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, and somatization.
∙ Child abuse is more common in the COVID-19 era than previously.
∙ Pediatricians should carefully examine parental and child mental health to directly and indirectly aid their physical and mental health.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2021.01753

Original Article

Screening for depression and anxiety disorder in children with headache

Sang Mi Lee, Jung-Rim Yoon, Yoon Young Yi, Soyong Eom, Joon Soo Lee, Heung Dong Kim, Keun-Ah Cheon, Hoon-Chul Kang

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2015;58(2):64-68. Published online February 28, 2015

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Purpose

The purpose of this study was to investigate the importance of initial screening tests for depression and anxiety disorders in children with headache. In addition, this study evaluated whether the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) and Revised Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale (RCMAS) are suitable for screening symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Methods

A retrospective chart review was conducted of 720 children aged 7-17...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2015.58.2.64

Review Article

Psychosocial adjustment and quality of life of adolescents and adults with congenital heart disease

Gi Beom Kim

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2014;57(6):257-263. Published online June 30, 2014

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The incidence of people living with congenital heart disease (CHD) has been increasing every year owing to remarkable advances in surgical and catheter intervention techniques and devices, and improved knowledge of critical care for patients with CHD. However, these patients continue to face physical, psychosocial, and environmental challenges, and a number of studies have shown higher rates of depression and...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2014.57.6.257

Original Article

The Psychological Recognition of Asthmatic Childrenfrom Parents'Views

Nog Hong Kim, Eun Ieong Seol, Gi Hyon Jeon, Gyung Ho Lee, Mun Gi Cho, Cheoln Son

Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(12):1725-1730. Published online December 15, 1997

Purpose : Many studies showed that the asthmatic children mostly have psychosocial problem such as depression or anxiety. The object of this study is to help the asthmatic children and their family by knowing what is their mothers‘ biggest concern about their asthmatic children. Methods : We made up a questionnaire with asked the mothers by telephone. If they though asthma had a certain effect...

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