title: Comorbid psychosocial issues seen in pediatric otolaryngology clinics.
abstract: Common disorders seen in frequently have related comorbid psychosocial issues and conditions. This article reviews the literature on these comorbidities in commonly seen otolaryngology conditions and heightens awareness of the cognitive, developmental, behavioral, emotional, and social correlates of these commonly treated conditions. Evidence-based practice would suggest identification and appropriate referrals would be helpful; therefore, a time-efficient and accurate screening mechanism is needed within the context of a busy clinical practice. A screening algorithm for identifying these issues and providing appropriate referrals is provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Arkansas Children's Hospital, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 1 Children's Way, #512-21, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA.
authors.forename: Christen M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Holder
authors.affiliation: Episcopal Collegiate School, 1701 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR 72201, USA.
authors.forename: Brooke H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Arkansas Children's Hospital, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 1 Children's Way, #512-21, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA. Electronic address: wward@uams.edu.
authors.forename: Wendy L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Ward
mesh_terms: D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D015897:Comorbidity; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000458:organization & administration; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D010372:Pediatrics; D011584:Psychology; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D014481:United States
keywords: Pediatric behavioral problems; Pediatric psychosocial functioning; Quality of life