Our Research: Publications
The following is a list of select HopeLab publications.
Journal Articles
Kato, P.M., Cole, S.W., Bradlyn, A.S., Pollock, B.H. (2008). A Video Game Improves Behavioral Outcomes in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer: A Randomized Trial. Pediatrics, 122: e305-e317.
Schiffman, J.D., Csongradi, E., & Suzuki, L.K. (2008). Internet use among adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 51(3), 410-415.
Beale, I.L.,Kato, P.M., Marín-Bowling, V.M., Guthrie, N., Cole, S.W. (2007). Improvement in cancer-related knowledge following use of a psychoeducational video game for adolescents and young adults with cancer. Journal of Adolescent Health, 41, 263-270.
Beale, I.L., Marín-Bowling, V.M., Guthrie, N., Kato, P.M. (2006). Young cancer patients’ perceptions of a video game used to promote self-care. International Electronic Journal of Health Education. In press.
Kato, P.M. & Beale, I. L. (2006). Factors affecting acceptability to young cancer patients of a psychoeducational video game about cancer. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 23(5), 269-275.
Beale, I. L. (2006). Scholarly literature review: Efficacy of psychological interventions for pediatric chronic illness. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 31(5), 437-451.
Suzuki, L.K. & Beale, I. L. (2006). Personal web home pages of adolescents with cancer: Self-presentation, information dissemination, and interpersonal connection. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 23(3), 152-161.
Beale, I. L. (2005). Scaffolding and integrated assessment in computer assisted learning (CAL) for children with learning disabilities. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 21(2), 173-191.
Baggott, C., Beale, I.L., Dodd, M.J., & Kato, P.M. (2004). A survey of self-care
and dependent-care advice given by pediatric oncology nurses*. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 21(4),214-222. *Note: Winner of “The 2004 APON Writing Award”
Bradlyn, A.S., Kato, P.M., Beale, I.L., & Cole, S.W. (2004). Pediatric oncology professionals’ perceptions of information needs of adolescent patients with cancer. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 21(6), 335-342.
Chen, E., Cole, S.W., & Kato, P.M. (2004). A review of empirically supported psychosocial interventions for pain and adherence outcomes in sickle cell disease. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 29(3), 197-209.
Suzuki, L.K. & Calzo, J.P. (2004). The search for peer advice in cyberspace: An examination of teen bulletin boards about health and sexuality. .Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 25(6), 685-698.
Beale, I.L., Bradlyn, A.S., & Kato, P.M. (2003). Psychoeducational interventions with pediatric cancer patients: Part II. Effects of knowledge and skills training on health-related attitudes and behavior. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 20(4), 385-397.
Bradlyn, A.S., Beale, I.L., & Kato, P.M. (2003). Psychoeducational interventions with pediatric cancer patients: Part I. Patient information and knowledge. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 12(3), 257-277.
Suzuki, L.K. & Kato, P.M. (2003). Psychosocial support for patients in pediatric oncology: The influences of parents, schools, peers, and technology. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 20(4), 159-174.
Beale, I.L. (2002). An evaluation model for psychoeducational interventions using interactive multimedia. CyberPsychology and Behavior, 5(6), 565-580.
Book Chapters
Greenfield, P.M., Gross, E.F., Subrahmanyam, K., Suzuki, L.K., and Tynes, B. (2006). Teens on the Internet: Interpersonal Connection, Identity, and Information. In R.E. Kraut, M. Brynin, & S. Kiesler (Eds.), Computers, Phones and the Internet: Domesticating Information Technology. NY: Oxford University Press, 201-218.
Conference Presentations
Marín-Bowling, V.M., Kato, P.M., Cole, S.W., Bradley, A.S. & Pollock, B.H. (2007, April). Re-Mission: Una Herramienta Efectiva Para Adolescentes con Cáncer. Poster presented at the II Congreso Mexicano para la Salud de la Adolescencia y la Juventud, Toluca, Estado de Mexico, Mexico.
Kato, P.M., Cole, S.W., Pinto, J.P., & Pollock, B.H. (2006, September). A video game improves cancer-related communication and knowledge among adolescents and young adults in paediatric oncology. Workshop conducted at the International Conference on Communication in Healthcare, Basel, Switzerland.
Kato, P.M. (2006, August). A video game for chronic illness. In M. Gregerson (Chair), Creativity and Psychology. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.
Marín-Bowling, V.M., Kato, P.M., Cole, S.W., & Pollock, B.H. (2006, May). Estudio multicéntrico, controlado, aleatorizado sobre el uso de un videojuego como coadyuvante en el tratamiento de adolescentes y jóvenes con cáncer. Poster presented at the XXIX Congreso Nacional de Pediatría, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
Kato, P.M.; Pollock, B.H.; Dahl, G.D., Baggott, C.R.; Beale, I.L., Marin-Bowling, V.M.; & Cole, S.W. (2006, April). The effect of a video
