Alana Goldstein‐Leever

Alana Goldstein-Leever studies chronic pain and quality-of-life issues in children and adolescents, particularly those with juvenile fibromyalgia (a chronic pain condition) and sickle cell disease (an inherited blood disorder). Her work examines how psychological factors like pain catastrophizing (excessive worry about pain), disease self-efficacy (confidence in managing one's condition), and family dynamics affect health outcomes, as well as how care can be delivered through clinical trials and quality improvement approaches. She also has looked at patient perspectives on emerging gene therapy for sickle cell disease and adapting pediatric psychology services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Publication output has been modest and fairly steady over the last decade, with small yearly counts (0-3 papers) and a slight decline in average output over the most recent five years.

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