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Journal of Child Health Care current issue
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 The behaviours most frequently observed as expressing fear were being quiet, withdrawn or providing detailed descriptions of experiences.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
Sun An Important Source Of Vitamin D
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:00:00 -0400
Vitamin D is essential for strong bones. Our bodies use sunlight to create their own vitamin D. Bruce Hollis, a professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, talks about how the process works.
A Lifeline For College Students With Depression
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:45:00 -0400
Johns Hopkins senior Juliana Kerrest has struggled with mental illness since her early teens. In college, she went so far as to plan her suicide. One thought that stopped her: Her work with the support group Active Minds could help others suffering from mental illness.
Depressed Youths Benefit From Therapy, Medication
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:01:00 -0400
Suicide is a very real risk for young people who suffer from clinical depression. In fact, during the past two years, suicide has increased among youths between the ages of 10 and 19. But a combination of psychotherapy and antidepressants has been proved to help.
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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
Sun An Important Source Of Vitamin D
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:00:00 -0400
Vitamin D is essential for strong bones. Our bodies use sunlight to create their own vitamin D. Bruce Hollis, a professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, talks about how the process works.
A Lifeline For College Students With Depression
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:45:00 -0400
Johns Hopkins senior Juliana Kerrest has struggled with mental illness since her early teens. In college, she went so far as to plan her suicide. One thought that stopped her: Her work with the support group Active Minds could help others suffering from mental illness.
Depressed Youths Benefit From Therapy, Medication
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:01:00 -0400
Suicide is a very real risk for young people who suffer from clinical depression. In fact, during the past two years, suicide has increased among youths between the ages of 10 and 19. But a combination of psychotherapy and antidepressants has been proved to help.
Sites:
American Academy of Pediatrics: Circumcision Policy Statement: Article examines the pro and con issue of circumcision for newborn boys.BabyCenter: Find out what circumcision involves, what the health benefits and risks are, and other things to consider when you're deciding whether to have it done.
Medicinenet: Circumcision The Surgical Procedure: Mens Health medical information on impotence, heart disease, prostate and colon cancers and hair loss
MUSC Kids: Normal Newborn - Circumcison: Detailed information on circumcision, including care of the uncircumcised penis
Newborn Circumcision Information: Overview of the surgical procedure, decision making, methods, benefits, and when to call for advice.
Pediatrics: A Trade-off Analysis of Routine Newborn Circumcision: Study conducted on the risks and benefits of newborn circumcision. Provides details on objectives, methods, results, discussion, and conclusions.
PedsUroLogic: Neonatal Circumcision: Information about the care of the infant penis, surgical procedure, complications, benefits, and risk.
UpToDate Patient: Newborn Circumcision: History of the practice, benefits, complications, pain control, professional opinions, and where to get more information.
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