Publications by authors named "Rebecca Bomar"

Background: Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has increased access to effective pain management. Though efficacy of web-based and face-to-face CBT may be comparable, fewer studies have examined whether remote clinical support in addition to web-based CBT can improve pain-related outcomes.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine if the addition of phone-based support to web-based CBT could enhance pain-related outcomes in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP).

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Objectives: Cardiac manifestations of neonatal lupus (NL) have been associated with significant morbidity and mortality; however, there is minimal information on long-term outcomes of affected individuals. This study was initiated to evaluate the presence of and the risk factors associated with cardiac dysfunction in NL after birth in multiple age groups to improve counselling, to further understand pathogenesis and to provide potential preventative strategies.

Methods: Echocardiogram reports were evaluated in 239 individuals with cardiac NL: 143 from age 0-1 year, 176 from age >1-17 years and 64 from age >17 years.

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