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(Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care - August 29, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Sleep Disturbances and Hygiene of Adolescent Female Survivors of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
This cross-sectional quantitative study investigated the sleep hygiene and disturbances of adolescent female survivors of domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) compared to an online sample of community-dwelling adolescent females. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care - August 22, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Megan E. Petrov, Samantha Calvin, Kiley B. Vander Wyst, Corrie M. Whisner, Lisa J. Meltzer, Angela Chia-Chen Chen, Kaitlyn N. Felix, Dominique Roe-Sepowitz Tags: Quantitative Source Type: research
Critical Stenosis Because of Vocal Cord Synechiae in a Child
We present the case of a 7-year-old female patient who presented to our Pediatric Emergency Department with a history of recurrent episodes of stridor with increasing frequency over the previous 4 years, for this reason she was previously admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care - August 18, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Mar ía Suárez-Bustamante Huélamo, Jose Antonio Alonso-Cadenas, Enrique Guillén Lozada, Azucena Retuerta Oliva, Jara Gaitero Tristán, Inés Leoz Gordillo, Mercedes de la Torre Espí Tags: Acute Care Case Report Source Type: research
Helping the World Achieve Sustainable Development Goals: The Role of PNPs and Pediatric-Focused Providers
In 2015 the United Nations created the Agenda for Sustainable Development and a list of 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) for 2030. This year is the halfway mark toward meeting the goals, and the results reported by the World Health Organization in 2023 are not as positive as hoped, as progress has stagnated. The third SDG primarily focuses on the health and well-being of all ages to prevent unavoidable deaths in children aged (Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care - August 17, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Cathy S. Woodward Tags: Professional Issues Source Type: research
Patient and Caregiver Perspectives on Implementation of ACE Screening in Pediatric Care Settings: A Qualitative Evaluation
This qualitative research study explored the perspectives of adolescents, 12 to 19-years-old, and caregivers of children under 12-years-old on the acceptibility of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) screenings in five pediatric clinics. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care - August 16, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ingrid Estrada-Darley, Peggy Chen, Ryan McBain, Gabriela Alvarado, Charles Engel, Nipher Malika, Deborah Kim, Edward Machtinger, Brigid McCaw, Shannon Thyne, Nina Thompson, Amy Shekarchi, Marguerita Lightfoot, Anda Kuo, Darcy Benedict, Lisa Gantz, Raymond Tags: Article Source Type: research
The Impact of COVID-19 on Body Mass Index Among Hispanic Children Accessing a Primary Care Clinic in Central Texas: An Epidemic Amidst a Pandemic
This study aimed to assess weight and body mass index (BMI) trends longitudinally, pre- and intra-COVID-19 pandemic, among Hispanic children. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care - August 16, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Karina Kalmbach, Jane D. Champion Tags: Quantitative Source Type: research
Mothers of Children With Special Health Care Needs: Exploring Caregiver Burden, Quality of Life, and Resiliency
When women enter motherhood, most never expect their child to have a chronic health care condition. Approximately 19% of all children are categorized as having a special health care need in the United States (Child Health Data, 2021). Children with special health care needs (CSHCN) are those with physical, developmental, or psychiatric conditions lasting longer than 1 year and require health care services at a greater rate (Child Health Data, 2021; McPherson et al., 1998; Simon et al., 2014). Mothers are often the primary caregivers for children in households, and there is no difference in households with CSHCN. (Source: J...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care - July 28, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Mandy D. Bamber, Helen Mahony, Regena Spratling Tags: Quantitative Source Type: research
Arteria Lusoria as a Cause of Dysphagia in an Infant
We present the case of an early onset of dysphagia lusoria in a 1-month-old girl whose clinical diagnosis was confirmed by esophagography and magnetic resonance imaging. This kind of vascular anomaly can present a diagnostic challenge and should be considered in diagnosing dysphagia in childhood. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care - July 28, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Nina Schweighofer, Jernej Dolin šek, Mitja Rupreht Tags: Acute Care Case Report Source Type: research
Erratum to Continuing Medical Education Pediatric Hypertension: An Update on the American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Practice Guidelines
The publisher regrets that contact hours cannot be provided for this Continuing Education article. For a few of the questions, the correct answers were provided on the posttest and for one question two answers were the same. The posttest errors should not reflect upon the authors. The contents of the article itself are evidence-based and a scientifically correct analysis of the best available evidence reported in the AAP's hypertension clinical practice guideline. The contact hours have been updated in the original article to reflect this change. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care - July 25, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kelsey Pearson, Susan M. Halbach Tags: Erratum Source Type: research
Exploratory Qualitative Focus Group Analysis of School-based Health Center Policy Issues: Insights From State Leaders
School-based health centers (SBHCs) provide students with critical, cost-effective access to health care. The pandemic accelerated a shift in SBHC care delivery. From the viewpoint of SBHC state leadership, this study aimed to describe changes since the last national SBHC health policy survey in 2017 through the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care - July 19, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kristen Miller, Anna Goddard, Katherine Cushing Tags: Article Source Type: research
Overlapping Presentation of Group A Streptococcus and Upper Respiratory Infection in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report
Group A streptococcus (GAS), a gram-positive bacteria, is the most common bacterial etiology in acute pharyngitis, accounting for 20% to 30% of all pediatric cases (Ashurst& Edgerley-Gibb, 2022). GAS pharyngitis is a risk of subsequent complications, including acute glomerulonephritis, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, and acute rheumatic fever, if not recognized and treated promptly (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2023). Worldwide, GAS pharyngitis is estimated at nearly 288 million episodes annually in children aged 5 –14 years (Miller et al., 2022). (Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care - July 8, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Emily Menting, Traci R. Snedden Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
TEMPORARY REMOVAL: Continuing Medical Education Pediatric Hypertension: An Update on the American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Practice Guidelines
The publisher regrets that this article has been temporarily removed. A replacement will appear as soon as possible in which the reason for the removal of the article will be specified, or the article will be reinstated. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care - July 1, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kelsey Pearson, Susan M. Halbach Source Type: research
Continuing Medical Education Pediatric Hypertension: An Update on the American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Practice Guidelines
Although it is well known that pediatric hypertension (HTN) may lead to early-onset cardiovascular disease, it is often underdiagnosed and treated (Writing Group Members et al., 2016). The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which tracks information on the health and nutritional status of adults and children, showed elevated blood pressure (BP) and HTN increased from 1988 to 2008 (Rosner et al., 2013). Previous United States (U.S.) guidelines were released in 2004, and updated clinical practice guidelines were issued in 2017 by the American Academy of Pediatrics (Flynn et al., 2017). (Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care - July 1, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kelsey Pearson, Susan M. Halbach Tags: Continuing Education Source Type: research
President ’s Message- Engaging Members for Our Profession, Practice, and Child Health
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Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care - July 1, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
New Beginnings
I assumed the role of Editor-in-Chief for the prestigious, Journal of Pediatric Health Care (JPHC) on July 1, 2023, with a deep respect for Dr. Marty (Martha) Swartz for her role as the Editor-in-Chief for the past 15 years. I believe that all pediatric nurse practitioners, pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses, and all pediatric health care providers nationally and internationally applaud her tremendous contributions to JPHC and the professions caring for pediatric, adolescent and young adult populations. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care - July 1, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Donna Hallas Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
