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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 The behaviours most frequently observed as expressing fear were being quiet, withdrawn or providing detailed descriptions of experiences.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
Longer Life For HIV Kids, But What Future?
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:19:00 -0500
There's a new generation of HIV-positive children who are reaching their teen years, but one 14-year-old girl in Washington, D.C., is finding out that living longer with HIV comes with a price.
Color Perception Switches Sides In Brain
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0500
Scientists have known for years that people categorize colors using the left side of their brains, but a new study reveals that before toddlers know the names of colors, they use the right side of their brains to categorize them. Anna Franklin of the University of Surrey talks with Andrea Seabrook about the study.
Neb. Lawmakers Put Age Limit On Safe Haven Law
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:12:00 -0500
Meeting in a special session this week, lawmakers changed a controversial safe haven law they passed only last spring. The original law was intended to protect babies but led to the abandonment of kids as old as 17.
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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
Longer Life For HIV Kids, But What Future?
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:19:00 -0500
There's a new generation of HIV-positive children who are reaching their teen years, but one 14-year-old girl in Washington, D.C., is finding out that living longer with HIV comes with a price.
Color Perception Switches Sides In Brain
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0500
Scientists have known for years that people categorize colors using the left side of their brains, but a new study reveals that before toddlers know the names of colors, they use the right side of their brains to categorize them. Anna Franklin of the University of Surrey talks with Andrea Seabrook about the study.
Neb. Lawmakers Put Age Limit On Safe Haven Law
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:12:00 -0500
Meeting in a special session this week, lawmakers changed a controversial safe haven law they passed only last spring. The original law was intended to protect babies but led to the abandonment of kids as old as 17.
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Child Loss: Committed to increase the understanding of SIDS and other child deaths, risk reduction practices, grief, and compassionate intervention.Alliance for Infant Survival: Promotes healthy babies through SIDS education, advocacy, research. Supports families suffering the loss of an infant.
American Academy of Pediatrics Safe Bedding Recommendations for SIDS Prevention: Safe bedding recommendations for SIDS prevention by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Arizona SIDS Foundation: The Arizona Sudden Infant Death Foundation
Considering Alexander SIDS Foundation, Inc.: Considering Alexander SIDS Foundation, Inc. exists to comfort and counsel SIDS families, to raise awareness, to disseminate risk reduction advice and to promote and sponsor research into the causes of SIDS and its prevention.
eMedicine Health: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Sudden infant death syndrome (also known as SIDS) is defined as the sudden death of an infant younger than 1 year. Even after a thorough case investigation, including performance of ...
European Society for the Study and Prevention of Infant Death: Founded in 1990 as an international body of clinicians and scientists, who are dedicated to address the problem of infant death.
Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID): FSID, The Foundation for the Study of Infant Death, www.fsid.org.uk, The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID), the UK's leading baby charity working to prevent cot deaths and promote health. FSID funds research, supports bereaved families and promotes safe baby care advice.
Guild for Infant Survival - Orange County: Serving families, educating the public and professionals, and eliminating Sudden Infant Death Syndrome through the support of medical research.
Heavens Angels: A support resource of information on Sudden Infant Death and also a place for bereaved parents, and other relatives.
Scottish Cot Death Trust: Each year in the UK, 300 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly. After careful investigation, 80% of these will remain unexplained. The Scottish Cot Death Trust is the only Scottish Charity working to find the cause and to support the families affected by this tragedy.
SIDS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome : Cot Death: Provides families with facts and information.
SIDS Alliance of Iowa: Provides resources, support, education for local interest.
SIDS and Kids: SIDS and Kids,
SIDS Calgary Society: SIDS Calgary Society exists primarily to offer support to families of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in Southern Alberta by SIDS parents
SIDS Center of Indiana: A resource site for SIDS in Indiana including: SIDS facts, support groups, calendar of events, and a memory wall.
SIDS Families: A comfort zone for grieving families who have lost a child to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) founded by SIDS mom Lydia after her son Jacob died in 1999. At SIDS Families, family members can request to add their SIDS baby to Heaven's Nursery, write a Letter to Heaven or visit the Angel Room....
SIDS Information Center: Information on SIDS research, grieving, memories.
SIDS of Pennsylvania: Provides support for grieving families, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) education, and the latest on SIDS research.
SIDS Resources, Inc.: SIDS Resources, Inc. provides professional and community education on SIDS and other infant deaths and assists families and professionals who have had a baby die suddenly and unexpectedly in Missouri and surrounding counties.
Sudden Infant Death Alliance: First Candle exists to promote infant health and survival during the prenatal period through two years of age. We do this through programs of advocacy, education and research. SIDS, stillbirth and other infant death bereavement services are a critical component of our mission.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Network: Offering information and related topics.
The American Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Institute: Welcome to the American Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Institute!
The Angel with the Golden Glow: This children's book, based on a true story, is about a little angel who shares his story offering hope, love and healing to parents and those experiencing loss, grief and/or separation of a loved one.
The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths: FSID, The Foundation for the Study of Infant Death, www.fsid.org.uk, The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID), the UK's leading baby charity working to prevent cot deaths and promote health. FSID funds research, supports bereaved families and promotes safe baby care advice.
The Ian Anderson Foundation: Ian Anderson foundation is an organization dedicated to research and inform about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, SIDS.
The SIDS Foundation: This Canadian Foundation provides risk reduction information, updated research and activities relating to awareness campaigns, peer support and local activities across Canada.
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