Publications by authors named "E M Harman"
Therapist attributes are known to contribute to positive therapeutic outcomes and are important to effective training and clinical practice. Although well researched in psychology and play therapy, few studies have directly explored music therapist attributes. To explore and understand these descriptions, we conducted a secondary analysis of parent interview data from a multisite trial investigating a music therapist-delivered intervention for young children with cancer and their parents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFValidation of the Abbreviated PTSD Checklist-Civilian as a Traumatic Stress Screener for Parents of Children With Cancer.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Nurs
December 2024
Researchers and clinicians often use the six-item abbreviated Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist-Civilian (PCL-6) for screening; however, the PCL-6 has not been validated for parents of children with cancer. A valid and reliable short screener like the PCL-6 would allow bedside and/or advanced practice nurses to quickly screen parents for traumatic stress and expedite referrals for support services. This study used data collected during a multisite trial examining an intervention for children with cancer and their parents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- The study analyzed the effectiveness of rapid and PCR tests for detecting SARS-CoV-2 after symptom onset and exposure among various populations in the U.S. between October 2021 and February 2022.
- Findings showed that test positivity was highest two days after symptoms began and six days after exposure, with Ag-RDTs detecting around 84.9% of infections within four days of symptoms.
- Results indicated no significant differences in test performance based on vaccination status, age, sex, or virus variant, but asymptomatic individuals had lower Ag-RDT positivity rates compared to those with symptoms.
Background: Children with cancer (ages 3-8 years) and their parents experience significant, interrelated distress associated with cancer treatment. Active music engagement (AME) uses music-based play and shared music-making to mitigate this distress. To advance our understanding about how AME works and its essential features, we interviewed parents who received the AME intervention as part of a multi-site mechanistic trial.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There is evidence of an association of severe coroanavirus disease (COVID-19) outcomes with increased body mass index (BMI) and male sex. However, few studies have examined the interaction between sex and BMI on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral dynamics.
Methods: Participants conducted RT-PCR testing every 24-48 hours over a 15-day period.