IMPACT
Publications
Please read some of our publications related to the IMPACT study.
Thank you as always for all of your support.
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A test of a conceptual model of uncertainty
The research presented in this paper was critical to much of the work that has happened in the IMPACT study - how we can support children, young people and families better with the uncertainty that many paediatric rheumatology conditions cause.
Please access the full text published in June 2026 here...
https://academic.oup.com/rheumap/article/10/3/rkag070/8705542?login=false
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Mental Health needs of children and young people with arthritis
We were invited recently to submit a review paper on mental health specifically for arthritis. We were really pleased to publish this in conjunction with one of our collaborators Dr Knight from SickKids in Toronto.
Please access the full text published in January 2026 here...
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12896321/pdf/13075_2026_Article_3734.pdf
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Exploring the Acceptance and Opportunities of Using a Specific Generative AI Chatbot to Assist Parents in Managing Pediatric Rheumatological Chronic Health Conditions: Mixed Methods Study
Our UCL Masters student - Cheryl Lau, carried out some research at our workshop in London asking families their views on Chatbots and whether they would prefer a specific Rheumatology one or whether ChatGPT can do it for them. This is just the beginning to better understand health seeking behaviours for families caring for chronically ill children.
Please access the full text published on 1st July2025 here...
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Systematic review looking at Paediatric Rheumatology to address caregiver support and well-being
Really pleased to share this fabulous piece of work led by Klaudia, and with support from two international colleagues - Afshan and Justine, and Heather in our library.
Please access the full text here...
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