Name
ELO 07 - Pediatric Focus On Digital Technology, Social Media, And Device Use Throughout Development: Understanding The Pros, Cons, And Practical Applications
Description

Join the Pediatrics SIG Leadership Team as they provide an overview of the impact of technology use on children and youth and offer practical guidance on its usage across developmental stages. This ELO will also discuss ways technology can enhance the delivery of evidence-based interventions. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with Peds SIG leaders to develop a toolkit to address and/or leverage technology use in their clinic.

Abstract

In the realm of pediatric care, the utilization of technology raises concerns regarding excessive screen time, social media engagement, and potential impacts on behavior, including bullying and aggression. However, there is also growing interest in leveraging technology to engage young individuals and deliver interventions in innovative and accessible manners. This ELO aims to examine these dynamics across three developmental stages—early childhood, school-aged, and adolescent—and provide insights into evidence-based practices and research findings concerning technology guidance and interventions for both families and clinicians. Each segment of the session will dedicate time to explore the impact of technology, offer guidance on its usage, and present practical tools tailored to the specific developmental stage. Moreover, participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and collaborative activities to assemble resource toolkits applicable to their practice settings.

Date & Time
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Maria Jesus (Chus) Arrojo Cody Hostutler R. Matthew Tolliver Courtney Valentine Allison Allmon Dixson Amelia McClelland
Content Level
All Audience
Tags
Medical, Pediatrics
Session Type
ELO
SIG or Committee
Peds, Medical
Location Name
Presidio A
Objective 1
Understand the impact of digital technology, social media, and device use across developmental stages.
Objective 2
Identify ways to use technology in order to enhance delivery of evidence-based interventions.
Objective 3
Develop a toolkit to address and/or leverage the use of digital technology, social media, and device use in your clinic.
Content Reference 1

American Academy of Pediatrics, Council on Communications and Media (2016). Media use in school-aged children and adolescents. Pediatrics, 138 (5), e20162592 https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2016-2592

Content Reference 2

American Academy of Pediatrics, Council on Communications and Media (2016). Media and young minds. Pediatrics, 138 (5), e20162591. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2016-2591

Content Reference 3

U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory (2023). Social media and youth mental health. Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/youth-mental-health/social-media/index.html

Content Reference 4

American Psychological Association (2023). Health advisory on social media use in adolescence. https://www.apa.org/topics/social-media-internet/health-advisory-adolescent-social-media-use

Content Reference 5

Domhardt, M. Messner, E.M., Eder A.S., Engler, S. Sander, L. B., Baumeister, H., & Terhorst, Y. (2021). Mobile-based interventions for common mental health disorders in youth: A systematic review of pediatric health apps. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 15, Article 49.