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View article: Enhancing parenting skills for pregnant women with depressive symptoms: a randomised controlled trial of triple P for baby in Kenya
Enhancing parenting skills for pregnant women with depressive symptoms: a randomised controlled trial of triple P for baby in Kenya Open
Despite the evidence in favour of Triple P for Baby (TPB), a parenting intervention to support parents at the transition to parenthood in high-income countries, little is known about whether the program would be efficacious in enhancing pa…
View article: Experiences of siblings of children with chronic health conditions: A qualitative study in the Australian context
Experiences of siblings of children with chronic health conditions: A qualitative study in the Australian context Open
Data suggests that siblings' adjustment and coping in the context of a pediatric chronic health condition might be influenced by their involvement in caregiving and decision-making related to the disease condition, which needs to be studie…
View article: Psychosocial interventions for children with dermatological conditions: systematic review and meta-analysis
Psychosocial interventions for children with dermatological conditions: systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objective Chronic skin conditions contribute to psychosocial difficulties and reduced child/parent quality of life, impacting condition management and disease control. The objective of this systematic review was to summarize the literature…
View article: Parenting Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Online (PACT Online) for parents of children diagnosed with or with increased likelihood of neurodevelopmental disability: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial
Parenting Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Online (PACT Online) for parents of children diagnosed with or with increased likelihood of neurodevelopmental disability: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial Open
Introduction Approximately 1 in 13 Australian children have a neurodevelopmental disability. This project aims to assess the effectiveness and implementation of an online parenting support programme, Parenting Acceptance and Commitment The…
View article: AutInsight: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of a Consumer-Informed Parent Support Program for Parents of Autistic Children
AutInsight: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of a Consumer-Informed Parent Support Program for Parents of Autistic Children Open
AutInsight is an innovative, consumer-informed parent support program for parents of autistic children grounded in perspectives from qualitative research with autistic adults. The current study outlines the development and evaluation of Au…
View article: Effects of commencing sapropterin therapy on quality of life for children with phenylketonuria and their families: a qualitative interview study
Effects of commencing sapropterin therapy on quality of life for children with phenylketonuria and their families: a qualitative interview study Open
Background: Prior to 2018, sapropterin hydrochloride (BH4, Kuvan®) had not been used in Queensland, Australia, to treat sapropterin-responsive phenylketonuria (PKU). This gave our centre at the Queensland Children’s Hospital the opportunit…
View article: Parental Insightfulness, Parental Sensitivity, Parent and Child Mental Health, and Attachment in Autistic Children: A Systematic Review
Parental Insightfulness, Parental Sensitivity, Parent and Child Mental Health, and Attachment in Autistic Children: A Systematic Review Open
This systematic review aimed to examine whether parental insightfulness is associated with parental sensitivity, parent and child mental health, and attachment in autistic children. Eligible articles used a quantitative research design and…
View article: A Systematic Review of Parents’ Experiences during their Child’s Transition to School
A Systematic Review of Parents’ Experiences during their Child’s Transition to School Open
The transition to school is an important developmental milestone for children and their families and sets the foundation for further educational experiences. There is a paucity of evidence-based interventions to support families during the…
View article: Interventions to promote resilience and passion for work in health settings: A mixed-methods systematic review
Interventions to promote resilience and passion for work in health settings: A mixed-methods systematic review Open
Overall, interventions designed to enhance resilience in health care settings appear to be effective across a variety of healthcare settings. The diversity of effective intervention approaches, delivery formats, intensity and duration sugg…
View article: Parent needs and preferences for support during their very prematurely born child’s transition to school
Parent needs and preferences for support during their very prematurely born child’s transition to school Open
Children born very preterm (VP) are at increased risk for challenges in the school environment. This study aimed to understand the needs of parents of VP children for intervention and support in relation to their child's transition to scho…
View article: Children born very or extremely preterm transitioning to school: a cross-sectional study examining predictors of school readiness, school adjustment, and support needs
Children born very or extremely preterm transitioning to school: a cross-sectional study examining predictors of school readiness, school adjustment, and support needs Open
The transition to school is a sensitive developmental period for young children. Although children born very/extremely preterm have increased risk of health and developmental concerns, predictors of their school readiness and adjustment re…
View article: Brief parenting intervention (Triple P) for families of children with eczema: a randomized controlled trial
Brief parenting intervention (Triple P) for families of children with eczema: a randomized controlled trial Open
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and costs of a brief, group-delivered parenting intervention for families of children with eczema. Methods A randomized controlled trial design was used. Families attending the Queensland Children’s Hospi…
View article: Moral distress among acute mental health nurses: A systematic review
Moral distress among acute mental health nurses: A systematic review Open
Moral distress has been identified as an occupational hazard for clinicians caring for vulnerable populations. The aim of this systematic review was (i) to summarize the literature reporting on prevalence of, and factors related to, moral …
View article: Parent‐reported barriers to establishing a healthy diet with young children in Australia
Parent‐reported barriers to establishing a healthy diet with young children in Australia Open
Background Parents' beliefs and behaviours affect children's nutrition, eating behaviours, and health outcomes; however, little is known about parents' experiences and perspectives on establishing a healthy diet with young children. Method…
View article: Psychological interventions targeting mental health and the mother–child relationship in autism: Systematic review and meta‐analysis
Psychological interventions targeting mental health and the mother–child relationship in autism: Systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Aim To investigate the efficacy of psychological interventions delivered to mothers of young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in improving maternal mental health and the parent–child relationship. Method Electronic databases we…
View article: Protocol of a cluster randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of an online parenting intervention for promoting oral health of 2–6 years old Australian children
Protocol of a cluster randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of an online parenting intervention for promoting oral health of 2–6 years old Australian children Open
Introduction Dental decay is a major problem among Australian children. It can be prevented through good self-care and limiting sugar intake, but many parents/caregivers lack the skills and confidence to help their children adopt these pra…
View article: Parent-Reported Barriers and Enablers to Establishing Sun Safety Practices with Young Children in Australia
Parent-Reported Barriers and Enablers to Establishing Sun Safety Practices with Young Children in Australia Open
This study investigated parent-reported barriers and enablers to establishing sun safety practices with young children (0-4 years; N = 423) living in Australia. An online survey examined parent/child adherence to recommended sun safety pra…
View article: Online Parenting Intervention for Children’s Eating and Mealtime Behaviors: Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Online Parenting Intervention for Children’s Eating and Mealtime Behaviors: Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Introduction: Obesity and overweight are significant health problems among Australian children. Parents play a vital role in establishing healthy eating behaviors in their children. However, parents often experience difficulties in impleme…
View article: Quantifying the effect of sagittal plane joint angle variability on bipedal fall risk
Quantifying the effect of sagittal plane joint angle variability on bipedal fall risk Open
Falls are a major issue for bipeds. For elderly adults, falls can have a negative impact on their quality of life and lead to increased medical costs. Fortunately, interventional methods are effective at reducing falls assuming they are pr…
View article: Supporting families to manage child behaviour and sleep patterns, and promote optimal child development
Supporting families to manage child behaviour and sleep patterns, and promote optimal child development Open
Equips students to become informed partners in the nursing care of infants, children, young people and their families across Australasia.
View article: Child‐ and family‐level factors associated with toothbrushing frequency in a sample of Australian children
Child‐ and family‐level factors associated with toothbrushing frequency in a sample of Australian children Open
Background Identifying the factors that are conducive to good toothbrushing practices is fundamental for planning oral health promotion interventions. Aim This study evaluated the relationships between child and family socio‐demographic ch…
View article: 668 Improving awareness of staff wellbeing in a paediatric haematology and oncology unit
668 Improving awareness of staff wellbeing in a paediatric haematology and oncology unit Open
Background Healthcare staff wellbeing has never been such a priority. The Covid pandemic has impacted our lives personally and professionally. Objectives To increase awareness of and engagement in wellbeing within a paediatric haematology …