Embedding clinical audit into everyday practice: Essential methodology for all clinicians.

abstract：AIM:To describe the prevalence and risk factors of recurrent otitis media (rOM) in an urban Australian population at 3 years of age. METHODS:Cross-sectional examination of prevalence and risk factors of rOM in 2280 participants from the Raine Study enrolled from public and private hospitals in Perth, Western Australia...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Brennan-Jones CG,Whitehouse AJ,Park J,Hegarty M,Jacques A,Eikelboom RH,Swanepoel de W,White JD,Jamieson SE

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To provide an overview of the health and well-being of sexual minority high school students in New Zealand, investigate differences between sexual minority youth (SMY) and exclusively opposite-sex-attracted youth (EOSAY), and examine changes across survey waves. METHODS:Nationally representative cross-sectional su...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Lucassen MF,Clark TC,Denny SJ,Fleming TM,Rossen FV,Sheridan J,Bullen P,Robinson EM

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the opinions of non-tertiary obstetricians towards the care and outcome of extremely premature infants. METHODS:A structured questionnaire was mailed nationally to 232 obstetricians affiliated to maternity facilities with Level II nurseries. RESULTS:The overall response rate was 75% (n = 174) aft...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Gooi A,Oei J,Lui K

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intoxications, both accidental and intentional, are common in children and adolescents and often require hospitalisation and intensive treatment. Antiepileptic drugs are a possible cause of poisoning and intoxications because this category of medications has shown a rising trend in recent years. They might be responsi...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Ferranti S,Grande E,Gaggiano C,Grosso S

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The established teratogenicity of antiepileptic drugs raises important issues in women of child-bearing age. While the association between neural tube defects and antiepileptic drugs is well recognised, other congenital malformations are known to occur. We report two siblings with characteristic craniofacial features ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Carrim ZI,McKay L,Sidiki SS,Lavy TE

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency has risen in countries with a high ultraviolet index and sunny environment such as Australia. There is lack of information on vitamin D status and best possible therapy in Australian Aboriginal children. We aim to (i) describe the vitamin D status in an opportunistic sample of...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Tan JK,Kearns P,Martin AC,Siafarikas A

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To quantify and then reduce the number of unnecessary chest X-rays (CXR) being performed on children presenting with asthma. METHODS:A retrospective review of case notes of all children, aged 1-15 years, who presented with asthma and had a CXR performed. The setting was two General Hospitals that see all ch...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Buckmaster A,Boon R

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims of the present study were to describe the growth pattern of children starting stimulant medication and to analyse the changes over time in height, weight and height velocity in a cohort of treated patients. METHODS:Retrospective review of growth data from files of all newly treated patients with att...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Poulton A,Cowell CT

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify factors that distinguish duct-dependent congenital heart disease (DDCHD) from non-DDCHD in newborn infants. METHOD:A retrospective, cohort study. The Newborn Emergency Transport Service, Victoria (NETS) is a retrieval service for all inter-hospital neonatal transfers, and the Royal Children's Hospital,...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Gupta N,Kamlin CO,Cheung M,Stewart M,Patel N

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Hyperglycaemia is a common problem in very low birthweight (VLBW) preterm neonates and has been associated with an increase in intraventricular haemorrhage and mortality. There are few data to guide clinicians on the best range of blood glucose levels to aim for when treating hyperglycaemic preterm babies with insu...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Alsweiler JM,Kuschel CA,Bloomfield FH

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if very low birthweight children followed with ease differ in any perinatal or sociodemographic characteristics, or outcomes, compared with children followed with more difficulty. METHODOLOGY:Consecutive children of birthweight < 1000 g or with gestational ages < 28 weeks born in 1991 (n = 51) o...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Callanan C,Doyle L,Rickards A,Kelly E,Ford G,Davis N

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study is to measure objectively and accurately the physical activity (PA) patterns in Spanish children and adolescents according to their obesity status, gender and age groups. METHODS:A sample of 487 children and 274 adolescents from the European Youth Heart Study participated in the study. The va...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Laguna M,Ruiz JR,Gallardo C,García-Pastor T,Lara MT,Aznar S

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ecthyma gangrenosum is a manifestation of cutaneous infection by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The lesion may be associated with immunocompromise, in particular neutropenia. We present a case of ecthyma gangrenosum in a previously healthy child who 3 months later developed acute lymphoblastic leukaemia; we use this to illus...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Pouryousefi A,Foland J,Michie C,Cummins M

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most cases of facial nerve paresis are idiopathic (Bell's palsy). However, rare and potentially dangerous conditions may present in this manner. We report 2 children presenting with unilateral lower motor neuron facial nerve palsy and hypertension. A diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome was made in both; literature li...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Smith N,Grattan-Smith P,Andrews IP,Kainer G

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study compared the personality profiles of children with sighing dyspnoea with healthy children and tested the hypothesis of heightened anxiety scores in sighing dyspnoeic subjects using the Childhood Behavior Check List for Ages 4 to 18 (CBCL/4-18). The pulmonary function tests of these two groups of children...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Wong KS,Huang YS,Huang YH,Chiu CY

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is increasing evidence that hyperthermia can occur in cool climates because of overwrapping and that this practice precedes many deaths labelled as SIDS. We have attempted to test the hypothesis that the interaction of a cold face and a hot body might lead to further hyperthermia in a piglet model. Twelve non-se...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Galland BC,Peebles CM,Bolton DP,Taylor BJ

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We wanted to investigate serum levels of ghrelin and leptin - appetite-regulating hormones - and their correlation with the nutritional status of children with neurogenic bladder (NB) due to myelomeningocele (MMC) in comparison to healthy individuals. METHODS:This prospective analysis was conducted on 67 children ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Bagińska JO,Liszewska A,Wasilewska A,Korzeniecka-Kozerska A

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe three cousins who presented with agitation, dysphasia and/or coma, and developed hemiplegia following initial onset of symptoms. Two cases followed minor head injuries, two were pyrexial and two were associated with neutrophilia. Two cases required ventilatory support on the intensive care unit. Magnetic r...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Hart AR,Trinick R,Connolly DJ,Mordekar SR

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study aims to examine the influence of formula milk promotion via the media from Thailand to Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR), where a cultural and linguistic proximity are shared. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted through a structured questionnaire survey and focus group discussion (FGD) wi...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Phoutthakeo P,Otsuka K,Ito C,Sayamoungkhoun P,Kounnavong S,Jimba M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The need for a skilled neonatal resuscitator in the form of a paediatrician or paediatric registrar to attend a vaginal delivery or Caesarean section (CS) is not clearly defined. This study was undertaken in order to ascertain the level of resuscitation a neonate might require dependent on the delivery mode a...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Parsons SJ,Sonneveld S,Nolan T

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Absolute contraindications to pertussis immunization should be limited to anaphylaxis or unexplained encephalopathy following a previous dose. Other contraindications including marked febrile reactions (> 40.5 degrees C), hypotonic-hyporesponsive episodes, prolonged screaming (> 3 h) and severe local reactions (more t...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors：

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To audit the clinical features and outcomes for all patients referred to our centre with concerns regarding labial appearance. METHODS:Young females referred to a paediatric/adolescent gynaecology tertiary centre between 2000 and 2012 with concerns regarding their labial appearance were retrospectively identified....

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： McQuillan SK,Jayasinghe Y,Grover SR

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A study was conducted to determine whether the prevalence of risk factors among pre-adolescent children is associated with their parents' risk factor status and what influence family history of ischaemic heart disease (IHD) and socio-economic status (SES) had. METHODOLOGY:This was a cross-sectional study of ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Boulton TJ,Cockington RA,Hamilton-Craig I,Magarey AM,Mazumdar J

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To characterise the physical, psychological, and quality of life burden associated with serogroup B invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in children. METHODS:Children aged up to 14 years at the time of serogroup B IMD, who were admitted to intensive care units of two tertiary paediatric hospitals in New South Wale...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Deng L,Barton B,Lorenzo J,Rashid H,Dastouri F,Booy R

更新日期：2021-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the influence of breastfeeding on overweight and obesity in early adolescence. METHODS:Data about breastfeeding duration, BMI of children at 14 years, and confounding variables, were collected from an ongoing longitudinal study of a birth cohort of 7776 children in Brisbane. Prevalence of overweight a...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Shields L,O'Callaghan M,Williams GM,Najman JM,Bor W

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The study aims to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) and health of children with unclassified developmental delays and the impacts this had on the family. METHODS:In total, 60 parents of pre-school children with unclassified developmental delays and 56 parents of age and gender-matched children with typical devel...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Hsieh RL,Hsueh YM,Huang HY,Lin MI,Tseng WC,Lee WC

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Sleep problems are more common among children with disabilities. Mothers are likely to provide night-time care. Mothers of children with disabilities are known to experience high levels of stress and mental health issues compared with other mothers. Relationships between a child's sleep problems, and chronic matern...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Bourke-Taylor H,Pallant JF,Law M,Howie L

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effect of a one-day paediatric life-support course on the knowledge of paediatric trainees. METHODS:A telephone survey was performed prior to and at set intervals following the course. Responses to individual questions before and after the course were analysed and an overall test score was calc...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Durojaiye L,O'Meara M

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In families with infants between the ages of 6 and 18 months, sleep disruption can be significant, often putting parents at risk of a range of negative psychological and psychosocial consequences. Commonly prescribed sleep interventions typically involve 'extinction' methods, which require parents to completely or per...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Blunden S,Dawson D

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of McCune-Albright syndrome (MAS) are reported who presented in the neonatal period with profound failure to thrive, cardio-respiratory distress, precocious puberty and Cushing's syndrome for which both underwent bilateral adrenalectomy. Both girls had also bilateral nephrocalcinosis; in one case that may ha...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Bareille P,Azcona C,Stanhope R

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00