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Journal of Pediatric Psychology Advance Access published online on April 13, 2005
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Journal of Pediatric Psychology © The Author 2005. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society of Pediatric Psychology. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oupjournals.org
Received September 14, 2004
Revised November 10, 2004
Accepted January 31, 2005

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Advancing the Science of Perceptual Accuracy in Pediatric Asthma and Diabetes

Mariella M. Lane PhD1*

1 Department of Psychology, Texas A&M University

* To whom correspondence should be addressed.
Mariella M. Lane, E-mail: mxlane1{at}texaschildrenshospital.org


  Abstract

Objectives To review research on perceptual accuracy in pediatric asthma and diabetes and to provide recommendations for future research efforts and clinical applications of the construct in these populations. Methods A literature search was conducted using Medline and PsychInfo databases as well as the bibliographies of relevant articles. Results Children and adolescents with asthma or diabetes evidence considerable variability in perceptual accuracy and frequently make clinically relevant errors that have the potential to affect self-management behavior. Conclusions Recommendations for future research include studying distinct types of perceptual errors, empirically supporting the relationship between perceptual accuracy and relevant outcomes, identifying factors related to perceptual inaccuracy, and conducting longitudinal research and intervention studies. Recommendations for applying the construct in clinical practice include adopting an individualized approach to symptoms to guide patient education and management, identifying patients prone to making clinically relevant errors, and developing and implementing interventions to improve accuracy.

Keywords: adolescents; asthma; children; diabetes; estimation accuracy; perceptual accuracy; sympton perception.
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