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Journal of Pediatric Psychology Advance Access published online on September 29, 2007
Journal of Pediatric Psychology, doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsm091
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© The Author 2007. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society of Pediatric Psychology. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oxfordjournals.org

Editorial: Section on Innovations in Technology in Measurement, Assessment, and Intervention

Tonya M. Palermo, PhD

Department of Anesthesiology & Peri-Operative Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, USA

All correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Tonya M. Palermo, PhD. Anesthesiology and Peri-Operative Medicine, UHS-2, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Pk Rd, Portland, OR 92739, USA. E-mail: palermot@ohsu.edu.

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   Statement of Purpose
 
Technology is critical to the work of child health psychologists, impacting the methods available to measure behaviors, assess outcomes, and deliver interventions. In particular, the use of electronic and information technology, including the Internet, personal and hand held computers, cell phones, CD-ROMs, virtual reality, video conferencing, among other forms of technology, have solidified an important place in the provision of medical care. Within the realm of pediatric psychology, information and communication technologies have been used in the provision of pediatric psychology interventions to children, adolescents, and their families (Hicks, von Baeyer, & McGrath, 2006Go; Ritterband et al., 2003Go; Williamson et al., 2006Go). Moreover, pediatric psychologists use technology to reach broader populations of children and families allowing research participation via web surveys and computer assisted telephone interviews. Unique aspects of the technology impact the manner in which data are collected, interpreted, and analyzed. Real time visibility in data . . . [Full Text of this Article]


   Background
 

   Interventions
 

   Assessment and Measurement of Health Behaviors and Outcomes
 

   Too Much of a Good Thing? Influence of Technology on Children's Health
 

   Conclusion
 

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