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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 The behaviours most frequently observed as expressing fear were being quiet, withdrawn or providing detailed descriptions of experiences.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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Ask a Pediatrician: Pediatricians, and other health care professionals, who are available online to ask questions about your childrens health and development.Children's Dr PlainTalk: A forum where new and expecting parents can ask questions about common medical problems in children.
Choosing Child Care: The Children's Forum is a private, not-for-profit organization committed to enhancing and improving the quality, affordability, and availability of child care and early education through a broad array of programs, services, and publications.
Comprehensive Guide to Newborn Care: This site offers advice for new parents that may be totally confused and don't know what to do.
Dealing with a Crying Infant: Information and advice regarding what to do with a crying baby, including why newborns cry, what's normal, and tips on how to quiet a them.
Fussy Baby Index: Get help dealing with a fussy baby, including ways to soothe and calm your baby when he is fussy and reasons why babies fuss.
Montessori Parenting: A brief overview of the Montessori Assistant to Infancy Course begun by Dr. Montessori in Rome, in 1947, and information on the course offered in the USA today. Assistants to Infancy today include: nurses, mid-wives, physicians, au-pairs, doulas, grandmothers, parents-to-be, daycare administrato...
Parent Education: Practical advice and proven tips on raising children with love, compassion, respect and consistency from Elizabeth Pantley, author and parent educator
Parenting Babies and Toddlers: Information for parents of babies and toddlers including in depth articles and directories regarding child development, breastfeeding, potty training, choosing child care, baby food recipes, designer diaper bags, parenting blogs, fun activities for toddlers, health and safety concerns, shopping a...
Pediatric Oncall- Jaundice in newborn: Parent information guide of jaundice in newborns and warning signs at www.pediatriconcall.com.
Toddlers - DrGreene.com: Read articles relating to toddlers and toddler health. Topics include sleep, temper tantrums, traveling with a toddler and more.
Your New Baby: Advice on new baby care, including what to do when your baby cries, when your baby will sleep through the night and how to find child care.
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