Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Andrea D. Warner-Czyz, Jackie A. Nelson, Roshini Kumar, Sarah Crow
Summary: Pediatric cochlear implantation has an impact on communication skills and quality of life. Parents generally evaluate communication, social relations, and self-reliance positively, but view the effects of implantation and support less positively. There are differences in parent-reported quality of life ratings across countries, which may be influenced by limited access to implant-related accommodations, cultural awareness of hearing loss, and varying parent expectations. Culturally sensitive psychoeducation for the entire family may enhance life satisfaction for pediatric cochlear implant users and their families.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Serkan Gunes, Rahime Aldemir, Adem Gunes, Ozalp Ekinci
Summary: There is a negative relationship between sleep problems and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease (SCD). Disease severity and sleep problems may predict the overall HRQOL in this population.
ARCHIVES OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chongyan Shi, Sitong Chen, Lei Wang, Jin Yan, Kaixin Liang, Jintao Hong, Hejun Shen
Summary: Participating in sports and muscle-strengthening exercises are positively associated with physical fitness, while active commuting shows no significant association with physical fitness.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rackeb Tesfaye, Nicola Wright, Anat Zaidman-Zait, Rachael Bedford, Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, Connor M. Kerns, Eric Duku, Pat Mirenda, Teresa Bennett, Stelios Georgiades, Isabel M. Smith, Tracy Vaillancourt, Andrew Pickles, Peter Szatmari, Mayada Elsabbagh
Summary: This study found that early childhood sleep disturbances are associated with worsening executive functioning trajectories in school-aged children with ASD. Sleep onset is a robust early correlate of behavior regulation in children with ASD, whereas sleep duration is a later childhood correlate. Poor sleep in children with autism may exacerbate difficulties in executive functioning over time.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Guoqing He, Jingbo Zhu, Bin Li
Summary: Children with epilepsy face various difficulties and challenges, which have a significant impact on their quality of life. This study aimed to assess the health-related quality of life for Chinese children with epilepsy and identify factors that can affect their quality of life.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mark A. Ferro, Christiane Otto, Ulrike Ravens-Sieberer
Summary: This study examined the reliability and validity of KIDSCREEN-27 in young children with chronic physical illnesses, demonstrating good psychometric properties with high internal consistency reliability and discriminant validity. The measurement invariance testing showed that parameter estimates were similar for children and adolescents.
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Tolulope T. Sajobi, Olawale F. Ayilara, Gurkiran K. Dhuga, Mark A. Ferro
Summary: This study tested for response shift in children with chronic physical illness using a parent-reported measure of child psychopathology. Researchers found non-uniform recalibration response shift was detected on the conduct disorder subscale of the measure, but it had negligible impact on the longitudinal change in externalizing and internalizing disorders construct over time.
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Meaghan A. Molloy, Elizabeth S. DeWitt, Emily Morell, Jeffrey R. Reichman, David W. Brown, Ryan Kobayashi, Lynn A. Sleeper, Eleni G. Elia, Chase Samsel, Elizabeth D. Blume
Summary: Parents of children hospitalized with advanced heart disease reported a high symptom burden, with pain, fatigue, and breathing difficulties being the most frequently reported symptoms. Treatment effectiveness was perceived as least likely for symptoms such as sleep disturbance, depression, and fatigue. Parental perception of symptom burden was in line with their understanding of their child's functional status.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Amira Allahham, Matthew N. Cooper, Enrique Mergelsberg, Mark W. Fear, Lisa J. Martin, Fiona M. Wood
Summary: This study investigated the quality of life assessment of pediatric patients with non-severe burns and found that parents scored lower on psychosocial function for younger and higher socioeconomic status patients compared to their children. Additionally, it was found that there was a significant difference between female patients and their parents' scores in the early recovery cohort, and parents rated older patients lower than themselves in the late recovery cohort. Therefore, age, socioeconomic status, and gender may contribute to the discrepancy in quality-of-life assessments between parents and patients.
Article
Pediatrics
You-Lin Tain, Pei-Chen Lu, Hsiao-Ching Kuo, Chien-Ning Hsu
Summary: The study found that there is some disagreement between children and parents in the assessment of HRQOL in Taiwanese children with chronic kidney disease. Children reported higher scores in the physical and psychosocial domains compared to parent proxies. Factors such as the development of mineral bone disorder/anemia and proteinuria were associated with increased discordance in school functioning during follow-up, while fathers with chronic disease were associated with increased discordance in social functioning.
PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Kuo-Cheng Hsu, Hui Fang Lu, Ya-Chi Chen, Li Fen Chen
Summary: This study examines the differences in parent-perceived and patient-reported quality of life among young adult burn patients three years after injury. Findings show that parents perceive lower quality of life than patients, mothers have significantly higher PTSD levels, and parental observation aids early intervention.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Nuha Alrayes, Noha M. Issa, Omar Y. Alghubayshi, Jumana Y. Al-Amaa, Ashwaq Hassan Alsabban, Dalal Sameer Al Shaer, Reem Abdullah Alyoubi, Khalidah K. Nasser, Yaser M. Alkhiary
Summary: This study aims to explore the association between the quality of life (QoL) in children with Down syndrome (DS) and its relationship with demographic characteristics of both parents and children. The study found that the QoL of children with DS showed high scores in the psychological well-being, autonomy, parental relations, school, and learning environment domains. However, the physical and social well-being and peer domains had lower scores, although still considered good scores. Family income had a positively significant influence on all QoL domains. Parental age was found to influence psychological well-being, while parental education and the relationship between the parent and child influenced social well-being. Lastly, the child's gender was found to have an impact on the school and learning environment domain.
MOLECULAR GENETICS & GENOMIC MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
T. Munyombwe, T. B. Dondo, S. Aktaa, C. Wilkinson, M. Hall, B. Hurdus, G. Oliver, R. M. West, A. S. Hall, C. P. Gale
Summary: This study identified three distinct multimorbidity patterns in MI survivors, which were found to be inversely associated with HRQoL.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kelly M. Jones, Nicola Starkey, Suzanne Barker-Collo, Shanthi Ameratunga, Alice Theadom, Katy Pocock, Robert Borotkanics, Valery L. Feigin
Summary: The study revealed that children with a history of mild TBI may face higher risks of emotional symptoms, behavior problems, and executive function difficulties 7 years after the injury. This suggests potential medium-term effects compared to non-TBI controls. Additionally, teacher reports on children's emotional, behavioral, and executive function were consistent with parent reports.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Liesbet Van Bulck, Eva Goossens, Silke Apers, Philip Moons, Koen Luyckx
Summary: This study explores the development and clinical significance of illness identity in adults with CHD over time. Illness identity was found to be stable over time, with different trajectories impacting PROs and healthcare use. Intervening upon illness identity could potentially optimize PROs and healthcare use for adults with CHD.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Matthew J. Schweickle, Christian Swann, Stewart A. Vella
Summary: This study examines the types of performance indicators that basketballers use to identify clutch performance. The results suggest that objective indicators are important, but often viewed subjectively. Additionally, subjective indicators such as perceived effort and control are also significant in assessing clutch performance.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Christian Swann, Patricia C. Jackman, Alex Lawrence, Rebecca M. Hawkins, Scott G. Goddard, Ollie Williamson, Matthew J. Schweickle, Stewart A. Vella, Simon Rosenbaum, Panteleimon Ekkekakis
Summary: This article reviews and critiques the scientific underpinnings of the SMART acronym and its application in promoting physical activity. The findings suggest that SMART is not based on scientific theory, lacks consistency with empirical evidence, lacks detailed guidance, and has potential harmful effects.
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Myrto F. Mavilidi, Caterina Pesce, Emiliano Mazzoli, Sue Bennett, Fred Paas, Anthony D. Okely, Steven J. Howard
Summary: Research combining physical activity with cognitive skills training is a novel and effective intervention approach for children. This study found that cognitively engaging physical activity did not lead to the expected cognitive benefits, but increased physical activity levels in preschool children.
RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT
(2023)
Review
Health Policy & Services
Dominic K. Fernandez, Saniya Singh, Frank P. Deane, Stewart A. Vella
Summary: This study systematically reviewed 92 Australian webpages and found that Australian mental health websites predominantly present continuum conceptualisations of mental health and mental illness, rather than explicit categorical conceptualisations.
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kayla Elliott, Jennifer Norman, Karen Wardle, Pip Budgen, Hayley Callahan, Michelle Camilleri, Alannah Romeo, Katie Trinh, Anthony Okely, Katharina E. Kariippanon
Summary: This study addressed the issue of child and youth participation in physical activity and found that the Race around Australia (RAA) program was feasible and effective in primary schools, but faced barriers to implementation in secondary schools. The study recommends program refinement to address the unique barriers of the secondary school setting and emphasizes the need for stronger consideration of the Health Promotion with Schools Framework.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chiaki Tanaka, Akiko Shikano, Natsuko Imai, Kar Hau Chong, Steven J. Howard, Kosuke Tanabe, Anthony D. Okely, Ellie K. Taylor, Shingo Noi
Summary: This study examined the changes in physical activity, sedentary behavior, screen time, sleep, and executive function among Japanese preschoolers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that the levels of activity and sedentary behavior of young children did not significantly differ from the pre-pandemic period. However, school-aged children's sedentary behavior, light physical activity, and sleep time were affected.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bruno Rodrigues, Jorge Encantado, Eliana Carraca, Joao Martins, Adilson Marques, Luis Lopes, Eduarda Sousa-Sa, Dylan Cliff, Romeu Mendes, Rute Santos
Summary: This systematic review examined the measurement properties of self-and proxy-reported questionnaires measuring 24-hour movement behaviors in children and adolescents. The review included 29 studies and 37 questionnaires, and assessed the content, convergent and criterion validity, reliability, measurement error, and bias of each questionnaire. The findings revealed insufficient measurement properties and the lack of questionnaires considering the 24-hour movement behavior paradigm. Better questionnaires are needed to improve monitoring and surveillance systems in this population.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Breanna J. Drew, Jordan T. Sutcliffe, Mark W. Bruner, Colin D. McLaren, Christian Swann, Matthew J. Schweickle, Stewart A. Vella
Summary: This pilot study evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, and outcomes of a brief mental health literacy workshop for youth sport coaches. The results show significant improvements in depression literacy, intentions to seek self-help, and knowledge and confidence to provide help among the participating coaches. The coaches also provide positive feedback and suggest aligning the workshop content with governing policy.
INTERNATIONAL SPORT COACHING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Matthew J. Schweickle, Scott Graupensperger, Caitlin Liddelow, Jordan T. Sutcliffe, Christian Swann, Stewart A. Vella
Summary: Increasing resilience is an important pathway in mental health promotion and prevention programs. Athletes aged from 12 to 18 may benefit similarly from these programs. Engaging young men in mental health promotion initiatives is important given their negative attitudes towards mental health and increased suicide rates.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Tanner Smith, Kar Hau Chong, Penny Cross, Maybelline Ipil, Pranson Eliou, Rachel Novotny, Anthony D. Okely
Summary: Childhood obesity is high in the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), particularly in Majuro. The study found that while most children met the physical activity guidelines, levels of screen time, sleep, sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, and consumption of highly processed foods were lower, especially among older children.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2023)
Review
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Martin Camire, Fernando Santos, Tarkington Newman, Stewart Vella, Dany J. Macdonald, Michel Milistetd, Scott Pierce, Leisha Strachan
Summary: This paper presents a critical commentary on the shortcomings of the positive youth development framework in sport research, offering an open invitation to discuss what may come next for youth development and whether a transition is necessary.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alison Glass, Ceinwyn Attrill, Chris Magee, Sarah Blunden
Summary: Sleep disturbances are common in Australian children and cause stress to both children and parents. While behavioural interventions are recommended for paediatric insomnia, there is an increasing use of melatonin in children. However, there is limited and conflicting research on the efficacy and safety of melatonin for children. This Australian study explored the correlates of melatonin use in children with sleep disturbances.
Article
Sport Sciences
Clarice Martins, Vicente Romo-Perez, E. Kipling Webster, Michael Duncan, Luis Filipe Lemos, Amanda E. Staiano, Anthony Okely, Daniele Magistro, Fabio Carlevaro, Farid Bardid, Francesca Magno, Glauber Nobre, Isaac Estevan, Jorge Mota, Ke Ning, Leah E. Robinson, Matthieu Lenoir, Minghui Quan, Nadia C. Valentini, Penny Cross, Rachel Jones, Rafael Henrique, Si-Tong Chen, Yucui Diao, Paulo R. Bandeira, Lisa M. Barnett
Summary: This study examined the association between motor skill competence and BMI in a multi-country sample of preschoolers. The results showed a negative correlation between motor skill competence and BMI percentiles, which was more significant in children with higher BMI. Each raw score point increase in motor skill competence was associated with a reduction in BMI of 8.9%, 6.8%, and 5.1% for those preschoolers at the 97th BMI percentile onwards.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sumantla D. D. Varman, Bridget Kelly, Dylan P. P. Cliff, Rachel A. A. Jones
Summary: This study aims to design an experiential learning Healthy Living program for children at an Australian children's museum. Key considerations for promoting healthy eating and physical activity in children through experiential learning activities include involving caregivers, engaging children through processes such as providing choice and stimulating curiosity, and selecting appropriate activity types.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lucy Corbett, Adrian Bauman, Louisa R. R. Peralta, Anthony D. D. Okely, Philayrath Phongsavan
Summary: This study examined the psychosocial health of teachers in New South Wales, Australia, and found that female teachers had higher levels of psychological distress and burnout compared to male teachers. Multiple work-related factors were associated with teachers' psychosocial health. The study suggests a need for more support and lifestyle programs to improve teachers' psychosocial well-being.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH-HEIDELBERG
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Tarun Aurora, Audrey Cole, Parul Rai, Paul Lavoie, Carrie Mcivor, Lisa M. Klesges, Guolian Kang, Janaka S. S. Liyanage, Heather M. Brandt, Jane S. Hankins
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a vaccine strategy bundle in increasing HPV vaccine initiation and completion rates in a specialty clinic setting. By implementing the bundle, which included staff education, provider incentives, offering vaccines in clinics, and verifying vaccine completion, the clinic successfully improved HPV vaccine initiation and completion rates among sickle cell disease patients.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Nienke M. Halbmeijer, Wes Onland, Jeroen Dudink, Filip Cools, Anne Debeer, Anton H. van Kaam, Manon J. N. L. Benders, Niek E. van der Aa
Summary: In ventilated infants born preterm, high dose systemic hydrocortisone initiated between 7 and 14 days after birth did not have a significant impact on brain development.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Katherine Melton, Jianfang Liu, Hossein Sadeghi, Maureen George, Arlene Smaldone
Summary: This study aims to identify predictors of change in lung function and body weight during health care transition in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. The study findings highlight the importance of CF RISE program engagement and reducing gaps in care for improving the transition of adolescents and young adults with CF.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Laura A. Duckworth, Kimberly A. Sutton, Nurmohammad Shaikh, Jinli Wang, Carla Hall-Moore, Lori R. Holtz, Phillip I. Tarr, Ronald C. Rubenstein
Summary: The study tested the usefulness of various biomarkers as indicators of gut dysfunction in cystic fibrosis (CF) and investigated the repeatability of these measures in individuals over short periods and their correlation with clinical outcomes. The results showed that elevated levels of fLcn2 in individuals with CF may predict worsened pulmonary function.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Lindsey Haack, Nikkan Das, Arvind Hoskoppal, Mark Debrunner, Tarek Alsaied, Gaurav Arora
Summary: RAE on ECG has a low positive predictive value for RAE on echocardiogram in previously healthy young patients. The highest yield for RAE on echocardiogram was observed in patients who were <1 year of age, had RAE in the anterior precordial leads, or displayed right ventricular hypertrophy on ECG.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Michael A. Padula, Khatija Naing, Tara L. Wenger, Irfan Ahmad, Carl H. Coghill, K. Taylor Wild, S. Alex Rottgers, Cory M. Resnick, Jeffrey Goldstein, Zarmina Ehsan, Donna Watkins, Nicole Deptula, Kuan-Chi Lai, Janet Lioy, Semsa Gogcu, Christopher M. Cielo
Summary: This study describes the spectrum of disease and burden of care in infants with congenital micrognathia. The results show that these infants commonly require surgical intervention and tube feedings, and disparities based on race and among centers were identified.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Michael P. Fundora, Manvitha Kalicheti, Guantao Zhao, Kevin O. Maher, Nicoleta Serban
Summary: This study investigated the variation of outpatient opioid prescribing in postoperative pediatric cardiac patients across the US. The results showed that there were significant differences in opioid prescribing by race, ethnicity, sex, and region.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Jia Guo, Brooklyn J. Fraser, Leigh Blizzard, Michael D. Schmidt, Terence Dwyer, Alison J. Venn, Costan G. Magnussen
Summary: There is a correlation between childhood and adulthood cardiorespiratory fitness.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Nianzhou Xiao, Michelle Starr, Adrienne Stolfi, Gilad Hamdani, Shireen Hashmat, Stefan G. Kiessling, Christina Sethna, Mahmoud Kallash, Robyn Matloff, Robert Woroniecki, Keia Sanderson, Ikuyo Yamaguchi, Stephen D. Cha, Michael G. Semanik, Rahul Chanchlani, Joseph T. Flynn, Mark Mitsnefes
Summary: This multicenter study reports that most infants diagnosed with idiopathic hypertension in the NICU will discontinue antihypertensive treatment within 2 years of discharge. Antenatal steroid treatment is associated with a decreased likelihood of needing antihypertensive therapy for more than 1 year.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Editorial Material
Pediatrics
Kanwaljit Singh, John Concato, Jonathan M. Davis
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Yaxing Meng, Harri Niinikoski, Suvi P. Rovio, Brooklyn J. Fraser, Feitong Wu, Antti Jula, Tapani Ronnemaa, Jorma S. A. Viikari, Olli T. Raitakari, Katja Pahkala, Costan G. Magnussen
Summary: This 26-year study shows a correlation between early-life non-HDL-C levels and future levels. Early dietary counseling can reduce the risk of high pediatric non-HDL-C, emphasizing the importance of early interventions in preventing cardiovascular risks.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Kelsey A. B. Gastineau, Rebecca Bell, Allison Hanes, Sandra Mckay, Eric Sigel, Filoteia Popescu, Evan C. Sommer, Shari Barkin
Summary: This study aimed to assess the self-reported counseling outcomes for a firearm safe storage counseling training program provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The results demonstrated significant improvement in counseling self-efficacy and frequency one month after the training.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Kathryn E. K. Berlin, William Scott, Sara Dawson, David Brousseau, Joanne M. Lagatta
Summary: This prospective cohort study aimed to investigate the impact of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) on the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of infants from NICU hospitalization to one year post-discharge. The study found that lower HRQL during NICU stay was associated with earlier gestational age, postnatal corticosteroid usage, outborn status, and gastrostomy tube placement. Lower HRQL at 3 and 12 months post-discharge was associated with readmissions, home oxygen use, parent-reported difficulty breathing, lower developmental scores, and not playing with other children. Most parents reported similar or improved HRQL after discharge, but parents of infants with respiratory symptoms experienced less improvement. Efforts to improve parent HRQL should focus on respiratory symptoms and social isolation.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Garett J. Griffith, Alan P. Wang, Robert I. Liem, Michael R. Carr, Tyler Corson, Kendra Ward
Summary: This study developed reference values for cardiorespiratory fitness in children aged 6-18 years without underlying heart disease, measured by peak oxygen uptake and treadmill time. Fitness levels increased with age in males but not females. Males generally exhibited higher fitness levels compared to females in the same age groups.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
David S. Liu, Patricia Miller, Anna Rothenberg, Carley Vuillermin, Peter M. Waters, Andrea S. Bauer
Summary: This study aims to determine if children with elbow flexion contracture (EFC) caused by brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) are more likely to develop shoulder contracture and undergo surgical treatment. A retrospective review was conducted on children under 2 years old with BPBI who presented to a single children's hospital. The results showed that patients with EFC had reduced shoulder range of motion and higher odds of shoulder contracture and surgical treatment. Prompt referral to a BPBI specialty clinic is recommended for evaluation and potential surgery.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
