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What pain assessment guidelines tell us and what they may miss
Carter, B. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0000
The stress-reducing effects of art in pediatric health care: art preferences of healthy children and hospitalized children
Eisen, S. L., Ulrich, R. S., Shepley, M. M., Varni, J. W., Sherman, S. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Art is assumed to possess therapeutic benefits of healing for children, as part of patient-focused design in health care. Since the psychological and physiological well-being of children in health care settings is extremely important in contributing to the healing process, it is vitally important to identify what type of art supports stress reduction. Based on adult studies, nature art was anticipated to be the most preferred and to have stress-reducing effects on pediatric patients. Nature art refers to art images dominated by natural vegetation, flowers or water. The objective of this study was to investigate what type of art image children prefer, and what type of art image has potentially stress-reducing effects on children in hospitals. This study used a three-phase, multi-method approach with children aged 5—17 years: a focus group study (129 participants), a randomized study (48 participants), and a quasi-experimental study design (48 participants). Findings were evaluated from three phases.
Fear in children with cancer: observations at an outpatient visit
Anderzen Carlsson, A., Sorlie, V., Gustafsson, K., Olsson, M., Kihlgren, M. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0000
The aim of the study was to describe interactions within the family and between them and professionals on a routine visit at a paediatric oncology outpatient clinic where the visiting child was likely to be fearful. Observations were performed. Data were analysed by qualitative content analysis. The behaviours most frequently observed as expressing fear were being quiet, withdrawn or providing detailed descriptions of experiences. Within the theme `Recognition of the fear', an attentive attitude to the fear was traced; fear was confirmed and cooperation was seen. Although many efforts were made to meet the fear, this was not always successful. Within the theme `Lack of attention to the fear', the fear was not in focus due to parental worries and concerns about the child's health, and organizational disturbances. The results can serve as a basis for collegial reflections of how to handle fear in children with cancer.
NPR Topics: Children's Health
Should Babies Get Own Plane Section?
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400
10,000 people voted to create a separate section for parents with babies and small children on the bargain fare Web site, Airfare Watchdog.com. The Web site's creator discusses the feasibility of such an idea.
When Adoptees Know Their Biological Mother
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400
More families are undergoing "open adoptions," meaning children remain in contact with their birth mothers after joining their new families. Findings published in the Journal of Family Psychology confirm that these adoptions are changing the definition of "family."
Municipalities Struggle To Adequately Train Social Workers
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0400
In light of the Danieal Kelly case, Tammy Linseisen, a professor at the University of Texas in Austin, and Debra Schilling Wolfe, of the Field Center for Children's Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, talk about training and supporting social workers, and other staff charged with keeping vulnerable children safe from harm.
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What pain assessment guidelines tell us and what they may miss
Carter, B. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0000
The stress-reducing effects of art in pediatric health care: art preferences of healthy children and hospitalized children
Eisen, S. L., Ulrich, R. S., Shepley, M. M., Varni, J. W., Sherman, S. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Art is assumed to possess therapeutic benefits of healing for children, as part of patient-focused design in health care. Since the psychological and physiological well-being of children in health care settings is extremely important in contributing to the healing process, it is vitally important to identify what type of art supports stress reduction. Based on adult studies, nature art was anticipated to be the most preferred and to have stress-reducing effects on pediatric patients. Nature art refers to art images dominated by natural vegetation, flowers or water. The objective of this study was to investigate what type of art image children prefer, and what type of art image has potentially stress-reducing effects on children in hospitals. This study used a three-phase, multi-method approach with children aged 5—17 years: a focus group study (129 participants), a randomized study (48 participants), and a quasi-experimental study design (48 participants). Findings were evaluated from three phases.
Fear in children with cancer: observations at an outpatient visit
Anderzen Carlsson, A., Sorlie, V., Gustafsson, K., Olsson, M., Kihlgren, M. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0000
The aim of the study was to describe interactions within the family and between them and professionals on a routine visit at a paediatric oncology outpatient clinic where the visiting child was likely to be fearful. Observations were performed. Data were analysed by qualitative content analysis. The behaviours most frequently observed as expressing fear were being quiet, withdrawn or providing detailed descriptions of experiences. Within the theme `Recognition of the fear', an attentive attitude to the fear was traced; fear was confirmed and cooperation was seen. Although many efforts were made to meet the fear, this was not always successful. Within the theme `Lack of attention to the fear', the fear was not in focus due to parental worries and concerns about the child's health, and organizational disturbances. The results can serve as a basis for collegial reflections of how to handle fear in children with cancer.
NPR Topics: Children's Health
Should Babies Get Own Plane Section?
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400
10,000 people voted to create a separate section for parents with babies and small children on the bargain fare Web site, Airfare Watchdog.com. The Web site's creator discusses the feasibility of such an idea.
When Adoptees Know Their Biological Mother
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400
More families are undergoing "open adoptions," meaning children remain in contact with their birth mothers after joining their new families. Findings published in the Journal of Family Psychology confirm that these adoptions are changing the definition of "family."
Municipalities Struggle To Adequately Train Social Workers
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0400
In light of the Danieal Kelly case, Tammy Linseisen, a professor at the University of Texas in Austin, and Debra Schilling Wolfe, of the Field Center for Children's Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, talk about training and supporting social workers, and other staff charged with keeping vulnerable children safe from harm.
Sites:
Birth Marks: At Arkansas Childrens Hospital, a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary Vascular Anomalies Center has been developed to diagnose and treat children and adults with congenital vascular anomalies. This program has become recognized as a leading facility and serves patients from all over the United St...Bladder Disorders in Children at Seek Wellness: Diane Newman provides expert information on incontinence causes, management, treatments, problems in children, bowel and bladder problems, post prostate surgery, interstitial cystitis, pelvic pain, ur
CDC Health Topic: Infants and Children: A-Z health topic on infants and children
CHARGE Syndrome Association: Provides information about CHARGE syndrome, related disorders, therapies and outcome.
Child and Teen Health Topics: Children and Teenagers Topics
Children and Chronic Illness: Treatment resources for children with chronic illness.
Childstress.com: Information and ideas to help kids reduce stress and teaches the healthy benefits.
Common Problems in Pediatrics: Virtual Hospital was a digital library of health information in pediatrics, paediatrics, and radiology for pediatric education and radiology education
Fetal (Foetal) Alcohol Syndrome: FASlink Fetal Alcohol Disorders Society provides research, information, support and communications on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders FASD, FAS, pFAS, ARND, ARBD, SEAE. The FASlink Archives contain more than 110,000 FASD related documents and the FASlink Discussion Forum is a key information and...
Gastroschisis: Describes the management of this abnormality of the abdominal wall, which can be diagnosed antenatally.
Guide to Your Child's Symptoms: Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics with advise on children's symptoms.
Health-Doc.com:Diabetes: Diabetes among children is rising rapidly. Diabetes is helped by making corrections in diet. Please educate yourself on this.The following article on diabetes is appropriate for all, no matter what age.
Major Aspects of Growth in Children (MAGIC): Children with Growth hormone deficiency,congenital adrenal hyperplasia, septo optic dysplasia, optic nerve hypoplasia, McCune Albright, Russell-Silver & Turner syndrome, panhypopituitarism, small gestational age, failure thrive
Micro and Anopthalmic Children's Society (MACS): Discovering your child is born with Anophthalmia, Microphthalmia or Coloboma can be a devastating experience. The group aims to offer emotional and practical support from parents who have been through similar experiences.
My Child Has: Health and parenting issues are discussed regarding conditions and diseases.
Neonatal Jaundice: Neonatal jaundice is extremely common, occurring in approximately 80% of pre-term and 50% of term babies. Phototherapy provides a safe and effective way of treating most forms of neonatal jaundice.
Pediatric Oncall: Acute Abdomen: child with acute abdomen with highlights on key causes of acute abdomen such as appendicitis, intussuception, volvulus, cholecystitis
Tobacco Use by Children: Report from the World Health Organization.
Tomatis Listening Method: Auditory intervention for learning disabilities, autism, PDD, ADD, and other learning challenges.
Tonsil Help: TonsilHelp.com is a parent's guide to tonsils, tonsillitis, and tonsillectomies, with information on tonsillitis treatment options including tonsillectomy procedures utilizing the Harmonic.
Triple X Syndrome: Triple X, Trisomy X, 47 XXX - they all all refer to the same condition. Normally females have 46 chromosomes - bundles of genes that act like a human blueprint. 2 of these 46 chromosomes are what we refer to as sex chromosomes and they define whether we are a female or a male. Normally, a fema...
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