Day of discharge and hospital readmission rates within 30 days in children: A population-based study.

abstract：:Respite care is one integral component of the transition process from paediatric to adult health care, and is of particular importance to individuals with medical complexities. Numerous gaps that exist within the current system limit a child and family's ability to access quality respite care during a time when it is ...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Porepa M,Hoffman A,Fellin M,Kublick L

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present article is intended to inform paediatricians about the associations between ambient air pollution and adverse health outcomes in children within the context of current epidemiological evidence.The majority of the current literature pertains to adverse respiratory health outcomes, including asthma, other re...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Buka I,Koranteng S,Osornio-Vargas AR

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Details of an innovative model for providing health education to families and patients using a coordinated series of skill-based educational opportunities are described. The model offers a variety of educational courses for parents of children at each developmental stage. Each course provides transferable skills that ...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Buchanan D

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medically unexplained symptoms in young people can present a challenge for primary care physicians to manage. Despite the prevalence of this clinical problem, physicians feel ill-equipped to deal with it. Families may attribute symptoms to an organic cause, despite the absence of identified pathology, and often resist...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Geist R,Weinstein M,Walker L,Campo JV

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An Alternate Funding Plan (AFP) was introduced at the Hospital for Sick Children in 1990 as the fee-for-service model was incapable of meeting the academic mandate of the Department of Pediatrics. The plan was challenged by some members of the Ontario Medical Association and community paediatricians as inefficient, to...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Haslam RHA

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether an association exists between the publication of journal articles before and during paediatrics residency. METHODS:A retrospective search of PubMed was conducted for publications by all 567 Canadian paediatricians certified between 2009 and 2012, inclusive. Paediatricians were separated ...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Gupta R,Norris ML,Writer H

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Referrals to paediatric endocrine clinics for short stature are common. Height velocity (HV) is an essential component of the evaluation of short stature as growth deceleration often reflects an underlying paediatric endocrine diagnosis (PED). Access to previous measurements facilitates prompt calculation of...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Yue D,Miller MR,Clarson CL

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Canada, cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability, affecting approximately 2 to 3 per 1,000 individuals. Paediatricians are sure to encounter and care for children with CP and their families. The role of the general paediatrician in caring for a child with CP is crucial, from diagnosis to providing...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Kawamura A,Makino A,McLeod S

更新日期：2020-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the current prevalence of smoking among First Nations youth living on reserve within the Saskatoon Tribal Council, and to determine the independent risk indicators associated with smoking among First Nations youth. METHODS:Students in grades 5 to 8 attending school within the Saskatoon Tribal Co...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Lemstra M,Rogers M,Thompson A,Moraros J,Tempier R

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Helicobacter pylori infection is acquired in childhood and plays a causative role in chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease and the development of gastric cancer. The present review focuses on recent advances in the management of H pylori infection in children and provides an update of current Canadian guidelines reg...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Jones NL

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Within the paediatric population, changing patterns of circumcisions have confounded the epidemiology and presentation of lichen sclerosus (LS). We sought to evaluate the incidence, demographics, and clinical features of patients presenting to a single Albertan paediatric urologist with LS. This retrospective descript...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Hoare DT,Metcalfe P

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past decade, the unfortunate reality is that the income gap has widened between Canadian families. Educational outcomes are one of the key areas influenced by family incomes. Children from low-income families often start school already behind their peers who come from more affluent families, as shown in measu...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Ferguson H,Bovaird S,Mueller M

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zika virus (ZIKV) was recently recognized to be teratogenic. The diagnosis of congenital ZIKV syndrome should be considered in children with unexplained microcephaly, intracranial calcifications, ventriculomegaly or major structural central nervous system abnormalities. Management is evolving but suggestions are provi...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Robinson JL

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although multiple critical steps are taken to minimize the risk of infection from transfusion of blood or blood products in developed countries, this risk can never be entirely eliminated. In Canada, the risks of noninfectious transfusion reactions, such as transfusion-related acute lung injury and major allergic or a...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Macdonald NE,O'Brien SF,Delage G

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:All Canadian jurisdictions require certain professionals to report suspected or observed child maltreatment. The present study examined the types of maltreatment, level of harm and child functioning issues (controlling for family socioeconomic status, age and sex of the child) reported by health care and non...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Tonmyr L,Li YA,Williams G,Scott D,Jack SM

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is recognized as an important cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. Vaccine development has been challenging in young infants and has required the advent of molecular technologies to optimize the safety profile, while maintaining immunogenicity of live-attenuated vaccines. Prote...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Sales V,Wang EE

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recreation, globalization, migration, and families visiting friends and relatives (VFRs) overseas have increased the frequency of international travel and potential exposures to tropical diseases. Young infected patients can present a diagnostic challenge to clinicians when they return to Canada, with significant cons...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Audcent T,Hunter A

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a growing focus in the medical community on de-escalating medical treatments where appropriate; however, specific efforts to reduce medication burden in patients with polypharmacy has largely been targeted toward adult populations. Polypharmacy increases the risk of adverse drug reactions in children, and tha...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Bogler O,Roth D,Feinstein J,Strzelecki M,Seto W,Cohen E

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The death of a child is a tragedy resulting in family trauma and disorganization. The present study sought to evaluate the intensity of grief experienced by parents who have lost a child in the perinatal period (stillbirth, premature baby, term baby less than one month) and parents who have lost a child after...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Michon B,Balkou S,Hivon R,Cyr C

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous malignant melanoma has increased more than three-fold in the past 35 years. Because damage is cumulative, exposure to ultraviolet radiation early in life elevates a risk that is increased further as individuals use artificial sources of ultraviolet radiation. The full impact and scope of damage caused by yea...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Taddeo D,Stanwick R,Canadian Paediatric Society, Adolescent Health Committee.

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify a target group of children with acute immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) that may not require hospitalization for management. METHODS:A retrospective chart review was conducted of all children admitted over a two-year period to a tertiary care paediatric hospital with the diagnosis of acute IT...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Berman J,Young N,Carcao M,Blanchette V,Ipp M

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A checklist that promotes compliance with aseptic technique during line insertion is a component of many care bundles aimed at reducing nosocomial infections among intensive care unit patients. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the use of bundled interventions that include a checklist during central-line inser...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Simpson CD,Hawes J,James AG,Lee KS

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Widespread varicella vaccination in Canada since 2007 has changed the epidemiology of chickenpox, with a significant decline in varicella-related hospitalizations. However, there will always be a varicella-susceptible population because of immune-compromising treatments or conditions and/or parental vaccine refusal. T...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Bridger NA

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been publically expressed concerns about the costs and allocation of neonatal and perinatal health care resources in Canada and elsewhere for the past 15 years. This paper reports information from a symposium held during the 1996 Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) annual meeting sponsored by the CPS Section ...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： McMillan D,Lee S,Serediak M,Finn J,Saigal S,Walker C

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To determine if treatment failure varies based on ROME III classification and adherence to guideline congruent therapy among children diagnosed in an emergency department with functional constipation. Methods:Children aged 1 month to 18 years who were diagnosed with constipation in a paediatric emergency dep...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Eltorki M,Bhattacharjee A,Khan M,Martin E,Shyleyko R,Freedman SB

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Paediatric electrocardiograms (ECGs) are ordered and interpreted by general paediatricians; however, no previous studies have evaluated the accuracy of their ECG interpretations. OBJECTIVE:To determine general paediatricians' practice and opinions regarding ECG use, accuracy of their interpretation of paedi...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Escudero CA,Sanatani S,Wong KK,Templeton CG

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To examine changes in the awareness, use, feasibility, and barriers associated with the Canadian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for Children and Youth ages 0-17 years in a sample of Canadian paediatricians, and to assess tools/resources developed by the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)....

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Carson V,Barnes J,LeBlanc CMA,Moreau E,Tremblay MS

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Canada, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization systematically reviews the evidence for the effectiveness and safety of new and old vaccines, and sets a 'minimum' recommended schedule. However, in contrast to other industrialized countries where single, harmonized countrywide immunization schedules are de r...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Macdonald N,Bortolussi R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperbilirubinemia is very common and usually benign in the term newborn infant and the late preterm infant at 35 and 36 completed weeks' gestation. Critical hyperbilirubinemia is uncommon but has the potential for causing long-term neurological impairment. Early discharge of the healthy newborn infant, particularly t...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors：

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although acute and subacute lead toxicity requiring active treatment is rare in Canada, paediatricians need to be aware of new evidence linking lower lead levels to neurodevelopmental deficits. Health Canada has identified potential exposures occurring prenatally, in infancy and during early childhood from food and wa...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Buka I,Hervouet-Zeiber C

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00