Kristen Uhl | Education
Graduate School
State University of New York, Albany
Albany, NY
Fellowship
Pediatric Pain Psychology
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
Kristen Uhl | Professional History
Dr. Uhl is a pediatric psychologist who specializes in pain management and coping with chronic illness. She completed her undergraduate education at Brown University in Providence, RI where she graduated with a degree in Biology. Dr. Uhl attended graduate school for Clinical Psychology at the University at Albany, SUNY. She completed a one year internship in Pediatric Behavioral Medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL and a 2 year fellowship through the Pain Treatment Service at Boston Children's Hospital . Her research focuses on individual differences in pediatric procedural outcomes.
Kristen Uhl | Publications
Preoperative Psychological Factors, Postoperative Pain Scores, and Development of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms After Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Anesth Analg. 2025 Jan 31. View Preoperative Psychological Factors, Postoperative Pain Scores, and Development of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms After Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Abstract
Adolescent and Parent Perspectives on Digital Phenotyping in Youths With Chronic Pain: Cross-Sectional Mixed Methods Survey Study. J Med Internet Res. 2024 Jan 11; 26:e47781. View Adolescent and Parent Perspectives on Digital Phenotyping in Youths With Chronic Pain: Cross-Sectional Mixed Methods Survey Study. Abstract
Postoperative pain and psychological outcomes following minimally invasive pectus excavatum repair: A report from the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Improvement Network. Paediatr Anaesth. 2020 09; 30(9):1006-1012. View Postoperative pain and psychological outcomes following minimally invasive pectus excavatum repair: A report from the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Improvement Network. Abstract
The Critical Role of Parents in Pediatric Cancer-Related Pain Management: a Review and Call to Action. Curr Oncol Rep. 2020 03 14; 22(4):37. View The Critical Role of Parents in Pediatric Cancer-Related Pain Management: a Review and Call to Action. Abstract
Measuring behavioral and emotional changes in children following hospitalization: Limitations and future directions. Paediatr Anaesth. 2019 11; 29(11):1083-1085. View Measuring behavioral and emotional changes in children following hospitalization: Limitations and future directions. Abstract
Pain is Associated With Increased Physical and Psychosocial Impairment in Youth With a History of Burn Injuries. J Pain. 2020 Mar - Apr; 21(3-4):355-363. View Pain is Associated With Increased Physical and Psychosocial Impairment in Youth With a History of Burn Injuries. Abstract
The effect of pediatric patient temperament on postoperative outcomes. Paediatr Anaesth. 2019 07; 29(7):721-729. View The effect of pediatric patient temperament on postoperative outcomes. Abstract
Temporal relationship between substance use and delinquent behavior among young psychiatrically hospitalized adolescents. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2012 Sep; 43(2):251-9. View Temporal relationship between substance use and delinquent behavior among young psychiatrically hospitalized adolescents. Abstract
Psychological, peer, and family influences on smoking among an adolescent psychiatric sample. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2012 Apr; 42(3):310-8. View Psychological, peer, and family influences on smoking among an adolescent psychiatric sample. Abstract
Cognitive-behavioral therapy for adolescent depression and suicidality. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2011 Apr; 20(2):191-204. View Cognitive-behavioral therapy for adolescent depression and suicidality. Abstract
Bisphenol A exposure leads to specific microRNA alterations in placental cells. Reprod Toxicol. 2010 Jul; 29(4):401-6. View Bisphenol A exposure leads to specific microRNA alterations in placental cells. Abstract