Management of children's fever by parents and caregivers: Practical measurement of functional health literacy
This study aimed to assess the health literacy skills of parents and caregivers of preschool-aged children, using a progressive scenario describing a child with fever and presenting tasks relating to selection of a medicine and hypothetical dosing of their child. Participants (n = 417) from 33 childcare- and health-related sites in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Auckland completed the study. Participants’ responses were largely appropriate regarding actions in response to worsening symptoms, selection of an appropriate product (from a limited range), whereby 84.5% of responses were for a single-ingredient paracetamo...
Source: Journal of Child Health Care - December 5, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Emmerton, L., Chaw, X. Y., Kelly, F., Kairuz, T., Marriott, J., Wheeler, A., Moles, R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Technology adoption in health care: International barriers and opportunities to telemedicine
(Source: Journal of Child Health Care)
Source: Journal of Child Health Care - December 5, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Carter, B. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
More than just clowns - Clown Doctor rounds and their impact for children, families and staff
This study explored clown doctor activities in an acute paediatric setting and the impact their activities have on children, their families, other health professionals and clown doctors themselves. We used observation, semi-structured interviews and focus groups with children and parents and staff and clown doctors and results provide a rich description of the work of clown doctors. The major themes were ‘the encounter – in the moment’ of the interaction of the child and the clown doctor and ‘beyond the encounter’. The findings show that the impact of clown doctor visits is experienced beyond ...
Source: Journal of Child Health Care - August 26, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ford, K., Courtney-Pratt, H., Tesch, L., Johnson, C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Out-of-school lives of physically disabled children and young people in the United Kingdom: A qualitative literature review
Currently there appears to be few opportunities and little evidence of physically disabled children and young people (C&YP) participating in mainstream social activities. A qualitative review was undertaken to examine the factors affecting physically disabled C&YP (8–15 years) in the United Kingdom participating in out-of-school activities. Views and experiences were explored from the perspective of the service users and providers to assess current provision and to determine the need for future research into factors that may affect participation. Searches were conducted across eight databases, the refere...
Source: Journal of Child Health Care - August 26, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Knight, K. H., Porcellato, L., Tume, L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
An evaluation of physicians' engagement of children with asthma in treatment-related discussions
Our objectives were to examine whether providers engage children with asthma in treatment-related discussions at the level children prefer (engagement concordance) and to determine whether engagement concordance is related to child, caregiver, and provider characteristics. Children with asthma (n = 296) aged 8–16 years were recruited at five pediatric practices in North Carolina. Using audiotaped medical visit transcripts, we documented the number of treatment-related questions the providers asked the children. Children reported their preferred level of provider engagement. A logistic generalized estim...
Source: Journal of Child Health Care - August 26, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Carpenter, D. M., Stover, A., Slota, C., Ayala, G. X., Yeatts, K., Tudor, G., Davis, S., Williams, D., Sleath, B. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Factors influencing the diabetes-specific health-related quality of life in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus
This study aimed to investigate the association of the anthropometric, clinical variables and maximal oxygen uptake (Vo 2max) with diabetes-specific health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in youths with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and to find the predictors of HRQoL and blood glucose control. A total of 239 youths with diabetes (124 boys and 115 girls) were recruited from diabetes-based summer camps. HRQoL assessment was carried out with the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ 3.0 Diabetes Module (Information Resources Centre, Mapi Research Trust, France); Vo 2max was evaluated by...
Source: Journal of Child Health Care - August 26, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Lukacs, A., Varga, B., Kiss-Toth, E., Soos, A., Barkai, L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Relaxation and guided imagery used with 12-year-olds during venipuncture in a school-based screening study
Needle-related procedures are reported to be problematic for children. In a school-based celiac disease screening, 12-year-olds’ experiences with relaxation and guided imagery (R-GI) during venipuncture were investigated. One group tried nurse-led R-GI (n = 60) and another group received standard care (SC; n = 49). A mixed method design was applied using short written narratives, facial affective scale (FAS), and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain intensity. Qualitative content analysis highlighted that diversity and contradictions when facing blood tests. FAS scores were significantly lower in th...
Source: Journal of Child Health Care - August 26, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Forsner, M., Norstrom, F., Nordyke, K., Ivarsson, A., Lindh, V. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A relational understanding of sibling experiences of children with rare life-limiting conditions: Findings from a qualitative study
Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) and Batten disease are rare life-limiting conditions (LLCs) characterised by progressive and permanent physical and cognitive decline. The impact of such conditions on families, and notably on siblings, has not yet been described or documented. This paper presents data from a UK-wide study that sought to understand the family experience of supporting a child with the rare degenerative LLCs of MPS and Batten disease. The aim of this paper is to report sibling experiences related to these rare degenerative and progressive conditions, in order to inform the future development of supportive interven...
Source: Journal of Child Health Care - August 26, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Malcolm, C., Gibson, F., Adams, S., Anderson, G., Forbat, L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Parenting and relationship characteristics in mothers with their children having atopic disease
This study compared parental cognitions and relationship characteristics of mothers of children with atopic disease with those of mothers of children without atopic disease. These factors include child-rearing attitudes, parental locus of control, parental sense of competence, attachment security, and maternal sensitivity. Preplanned subanalyses were carried out according to specific disease, mothers’ perception of disease severity, and presence of concurrent atopic diseases. The descriptive comparative study of 233 Korean mothers included 102 mothers of children aged six years or younger with atopic dermatitis,...
Source: Journal of Child Health Care - August 26, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Im, Y.-J., Park, E.-S., Oh, W.-O., Suk, M.-H. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Comparing the psychometric properties of the pediatric outcomes data collection instrument and the Activities Scales for Kids: A review
The aim of this study was to review and evaluate the psychometric properties of two general musculoskeletal outcome measures focusing on pediatric physical disability, namely, the Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument (PODCI) and the Activities Scales for Kids (ASK). Although this review reveals the psychometric superiority of ASK to PODCI, further research should confirm the psychometric properties of both the instruments. A number of psychometric issues need to be further addressed. Specifically, future studies should examine additional types of reliability and validity, for example, content, construct, criterion...
Source: Journal of Child Health Care - August 26, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Christakou, A., Laiou, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Advancing health and well-being through children's rights
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Source: Journal of Child Health Care - August 26, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Carter, B. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Physical activity in American schools and body mass index percentile
This study suggests that meeting US national guidelines for PE-related physical activity may be effective in preventing obesity. (Source: Journal of Child Health Care)
Source: Journal of Child Health Care - May 21, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Hohensee, C. W., Nies, M. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The role of satisfaction with social support in perceived burden and stress of parents of six-month-old infants with a congenital anomaly: Actor and partner effects
This exploratory study examined the role of satisfaction with support from family and friends on the burden and stress of parents of infants with a congenital anomaly (CA). The effects of social support were examined within the couple (actor and partner effects). A total of 36 couples whose six-month-old infant has a CA participated in this study. The parents completed questionnaires regarding satisfaction with support, burden (Impact on Family Scale – Revised), and parenting stress (Parenting Stress Index). The results showed that fathers directly benefited from the support they received from friends in reducing the...
Source: Journal of Child Health Care - May 21, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Fonseca, A., Nazare, B., Canavarro, M. C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Drowning risk perceptions among rural guardians of Thailand: A community-based household survey
This study aims to describe drowning risk perceptions of guardians and to identify barriers to developing a child’s swimming skills. A cross-sectional household survey was conducted among guardians of children who attended 12 schools serving 48 villages in a rural community. The results revealed that less than one-fifth (18%) of children in the household could swim. Guardians reported that children should learn to swim at the age of seven years. About one-quarter (23%) of guardians did not perceive drowning as the leading cause of death among children. More than a quarter (25.4%) perceived that their child was n...
Source: Journal of Child Health Care - May 21, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Laosee, O., Khiewyoo, J., Somrongthong, R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Parental experiences of a developmentally focused care program for infants and children during prolonged hospitalization
This study investigates parental experiences and perceptions of the care received during their child’s prolonged hospitalization. It relates this care to the Beanstalk Program (BP), a develop-mentally focused care program provided to these families within an acute care hospital setting. A total of 20 parents (of children hospitalized between 1-15 months) completed the Measures of Processes of Care (MPOC-20) with additional questions regarding the BP. Scores rate the extent of the health-care provider’s behaviour as perceived by the family, ranging from ‘to a great extent’ (7) to ‘never’ ...
Source: Journal of Child Health Care - May 21, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: So, S., Rogers, A., Patterson, C., Drew, W., Maxwell, J., Darch, J., Hoyle, C., Patterson, S., Pollock-BarZiv, S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
