Publications by authors named "J E Pettit"
Extending a recent parent mediation efficacy trial, we identified parent reinforcement and relationship behaviors as setting boundary conditions, or moderators, of youth anxiety outcome in 254 youths and their parents, who were randomized to: (1) Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) with parent reinforcement behavior training (CBT + Reinf); (2) CBT with parent relationship behavior training (CBT + Relat); or (3) individual youth CBT - a comparator control arm. Findings revealed that parents with high baseline negative reinforcement levels and acceptance levels (i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDuring large geomagnetic storms, red auroras are typically observed from low-latitude countries such as Japan. The color arises from a specific emission line of oxygen atoms at high altitudes. However, during the May 10-11th 2024 superstorm, magenta auroras were observed above Japan instead of the typical red.
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- Traditional bolus materials in radiotherapy help optimize dose delivery to superficial targets, but they fall short for specialized cases like cavity filling, prompting the exploration of 3D printing as a solution.
- The study aims to implement a comprehensive 3D printed bolus solution using failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) to enhance workflow and quality assurance in a clinical setting.
- The results showed a detailed workflow with numerous steps and potential failure modes, emphasizing the importance of early collaboration between physics and dosimetry to ensure safe and effective use of the new silicone bolus designs.
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- The text emphasizes the importance of researchers in clinical trials to carefully evaluate when to use intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis versus per protocol analysis for accurate outcomes.
- It highlights that while ITT analysis is generally recommended for assessing treatment adherence, it can be misused due to inappropriate questions being posed, misunderstanding noncompletion of treatment, and random assignment violations.
- The authors suggest that future clinical trial designs, especially in child and adolescent research, will likely incorporate hybrid trial elements, merging efficacy, effectiveness, and implementation research, where both ITT and per protocol analyses will be utilized correctly.