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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 The behaviours most frequently observed as expressing fear were being quiet, withdrawn or providing detailed descriptions of experiences.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
Underinsured Struggle To Afford Health Care
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:21:00 -0500
Improved medicines and treatments are increasing life expectancy for people with cystic fibrosis. But insurance doesn't pay for enough of those medical costs, leaving families affected by the disease to struggle with the financial consequences.
Diagnosis Can Miss ADHD Symptoms In Girls
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:54:00 -0500
The majority of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) research has focused on boys. But recent research shows that many girls who have ADHD simply aren't diagnosed — ADHD manifests itself in girls as detachment and distraction rather than in the disruptive behavior often seen in boys.
Boy On Life Support Stirs Debate On Faith, End-Of-Life Care
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500
Motl Brody, a 12 year-old Jewish boy from New York, was diagnosed with a brain tumor earlier this year and is now brain dead. The boy's doctors say they've done all they can to save his life, and it's time to end treatment. Brody's parents, citing religious convictions, oppose removing their son from life support. Brody's fate could eventually be left to the courts. Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman discusses personal faith, ethics and end-of-life care.
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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
Underinsured Struggle To Afford Health Care
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:21:00 -0500
Improved medicines and treatments are increasing life expectancy for people with cystic fibrosis. But insurance doesn't pay for enough of those medical costs, leaving families affected by the disease to struggle with the financial consequences.
Diagnosis Can Miss ADHD Symptoms In Girls
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:54:00 -0500
The majority of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) research has focused on boys. But recent research shows that many girls who have ADHD simply aren't diagnosed — ADHD manifests itself in girls as detachment and distraction rather than in the disruptive behavior often seen in boys.
Boy On Life Support Stirs Debate On Faith, End-Of-Life Care
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500
Motl Brody, a 12 year-old Jewish boy from New York, was diagnosed with a brain tumor earlier this year and is now brain dead. The boy's doctors say they've done all they can to save his life, and it's time to end treatment. Brody's parents, citing religious convictions, oppose removing their son from life support. Brody's fate could eventually be left to the courts. Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman discusses personal faith, ethics and end-of-life care.
Sites:
Ask the Expert - Dr. Alan Greene: Various articles by Dr. Greene that discuss nutrition and feeding issues from infants to teens.Babies and Allergies: Babies and allergies don't mix. Read what to look for and how to avoid allergies.
Cheating Babies: Nutritional Quality and Cost of Commercial Baby Food: A report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
DHADoc.com: Dr. William Sears, author of The Baby Book, introduces DHADOC.com. Provides up-to-date information on the importance of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) as well as ARA (arachidonic acid) in nutrition for infants, children, pregnant and lactating women and other adults.
Food Safety for Mothers and Babies: Factsheet from Clemson University gives guidelines for safe food handling for babies, and storing breast milk, formula and food.
Infant and Toddler Nutrition: Find tips, resources, and expert advice on how to keep your kids healthy, and how to care for them when they're sick.
Infant Nutrition: Discusses the composition of breast milk and various types of formula.
International Association of Infant Food Manufacturers: IFM.net is brought to you by the International Association of Infant Food Manufacturers and provides current information on milks, weaning foods, child health, food safety, and industry issues.
Quaker Toddlers: The Quaker Toddler site features toddler nutrition, parenting information, fun ideas for kid's activities, recipes and more. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter customized to your child's age.
Soy Based Infant Formula: Search for the most recent journal editorials, review articles, consensus or policy statements, updates, guidelines, protocols, meta-analysis and evidence-based-medicine evaluations.
Toddler Food Guide: Is your toddler testing your patience when it comes to eating? Refusing foods, eating the same food day in and day out and taking what seems like forever to finish a meal? These are all part of normal toddler development.
Wellstart International: Wellstart International is a non-profit organization in San Diego dedicated to optimal mother and infant nutrition world-wide and is funded by charitable contributions.
WIC - Women, Infants and Children: Mission is to support low-income women and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, support for women who breastfeed, and referrals to health care.
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