Clinical

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Recognition and management of food allergy in children

Incidence of food allergy has been increasing and is more commonly seen in children. Allergic reactions can vary, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe.

28 Feb 2019
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Treatment and management of seven children with fractured femurs experiencing night terrors in hospital: a case study

This article reports on seven cases of night terror disorder in children with no previous history of parasomnias, or night time disturbance.

25 Feb 2019
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Predictors of uncertainty in parents of children living with chronic conditions

Background Uncertainty in illness implies no meaning has been attributed to an illness event.

19 Feb 2019
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Development and evaluation of play specialist documentation in a New Zealand hospital

Background Play specialists work closely with doctors and nurses to improve outcomes and the hospital experience for young patients.

11 Feb 2019
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Transition

Improving survival rates for children and young people with complex health needs requires a robust system for transition to adult services.

03 Jan 2019
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Communication skills: placement reflections of a children’s nursing student

Reflection is a natural human activity.

24 Dec 2018
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Meeting the psychosocial needs of adolescents and their families during a diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), an oncological condition affecting blood-producing cells, is the most common type of childhood cancer.

19 Dec 2018
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Effects of watching cartoons on pain scores in children undergoing venepuncture

Background Children experience pain and restlessness during invasive procedures.

13 Dec 2018
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Pain assessment in paediatric intensive care

Background Assessment of pain in paediatric intensive care units (PICUs) is crucial to minimise the risks of inadequate sedation.

10 Nov 2018
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Indications for chest X-rays in children

Chest X-ray (CXR) is one of the most common radiological investigations undertaken in practice with children.

06 Nov 2018
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Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI)

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare genetic condition that causes bones to become brittle and fracture.

30 Oct 2018
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Parents’ experiences of receiving an antenatal versus postnatal diagnosis of complex congenital heart disease

Background The time point at which parents receive a diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD) has changed over the years due in

25 Oct 2018

Background Childhood obesity has a worldwide association with serious health problems and complications that increase the risk of illness and death.

04 Oct 2018

An increasing number of fathers want to be involved in providing healthcare for their child. Nurses endeavouring to include fathers in care are hindered by a lack of evidence-based guidelines outlining how best to engage with, educate and upskill this parent.

28 Aug 2018

Treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF) remains arduous and time-consuming, with young people in particular struggling to balance these demands with living a ‘normal’ life.

09 Aug 2018

Aim To gain insight into the post-discharge experiences of parents in relation to the adequacy of preparation for caring for extremely premature infants at home.

05 Jul 2018

Aim To examine the role of members of the NHS England Youth Forum (NHSEYF) and the strategies used to influence health service provision for children and young people.

03 Jul 2018

Aim To explore perceptions, opinions and experiences of safeguarding education within pre-registration children’s nursing curricula.

21 Jun 2018

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