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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 The behaviours most frequently observed as expressing fear were being quiet, withdrawn or providing detailed descriptions of experiences.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
Multitasking Teens May Be Muddling Their Brains
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:02:00 -0400
Many teens today bounce between computers, music, cell phones and homework. They might appear superproductive, but science says otherwise: Every time we switch tasks, the brain shuts down connections to key information.
No Cold Medicine For Kids Under 4, New Labels Say
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:45:00 -0400
As the season for colds and flu approaches, drug makers have announced they are changing their product labeling to caution parents against using cough and cold formulas for children younger than 4. Pediatricians suggest trying home remedies instead.
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.
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