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View article: Applying a theory of change approach to evaluating evidence for circle of security interventions: A systematic review.
Applying a theory of change approach to evaluating evidence for circle of security interventions: A systematic review. Open
Circle of Security (COS) interventions aim to improve parent-child relationships. Preliminary evidence of the effectiveness of COS interventions has been positive, but recent studies suggest mixed results that may be due to a lack of diffe…
View article: Determinants of adult Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt failure: Insights from a large neurosurgical centre
Determinants of adult Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt failure: Insights from a large neurosurgical centre Open
We have described the epidemiology of adult VPS failure, identified risk factors for failure, and described factors not associated with failure, guiding decision making and the technical performance of surgery.
View article: Study Protocol - The Australian National Child Hearing Health Outcomes Registry (ANCHOR): Connecting and collecting national data to drive child deafness research
Study Protocol - The Australian National Child Hearing Health Outcomes Registry (ANCHOR): Connecting and collecting national data to drive child deafness research Open
Background Despite early identification of deafness through universal newborn hearing screening, deaf and hard of hearing children can still face inequitable challenges in their development and life opportunities. Large scale registries, c…
View article: A preliminary investigation of parent-child attachment relationship in toddlers with autism traits
A preliminary investigation of parent-child attachment relationship in toddlers with autism traits Open
Using a cross-sectional design, this study explored attachment insecurity and disorganization (assessed using the Strange Situation Procedure) in 90 toddlers (aged 14–24 months) with and without autism traits and assessed the associations …
View article: The impact of egg consumption on cognitive function: a systematic literature review
The impact of egg consumption on cognitive function: a systematic literature review Open
Eggs provide several nutrients that have been linked to neurological function. Phospholipids, which comprise 30% of lipids in egg yolk, modulate neurotransmitter receptors and have been shown to lower reaction time in healthy adults (1) . …
View article: Parenting Deaf Children: Exploring Relationships Between Resolution of Diagnosis, Parenting Styles and Morale, and Perceived Child Vulnerability
Parenting Deaf Children: Exploring Relationships Between Resolution of Diagnosis, Parenting Styles and Morale, and Perceived Child Vulnerability Open
Raising a deaf child can have significant impacts on parents’ wellbeing, their relationship with the deaf child, and their ability to parent effectively. Using an online survey, this study explored two questions: First, to examine whether …
View article: Maternal prenatal mood problems and lower maternal emotional availability associated with lower quality of child's emotional availability and higher negative affect during still‐face procedure
Maternal prenatal mood problems and lower maternal emotional availability associated with lower quality of child's emotional availability and higher negative affect during still‐face procedure Open
Our aim was to study the effects of maternal perinatal mood and maternal emotional availability on child emotional availability and negative affect during the still‐face procedure (SFP). The sample included 214 women who participated in a …
View article: Parent and practitioner perspectives on Circle of Security Parenting (COS‐P): A qualitative study
Parent and practitioner perspectives on Circle of Security Parenting (COS‐P): A qualitative study Open
Circle of Security Parenting (COS‐P) is an attachment‐theory‐informed program for parents of infants and young children. Designed for scalability, COS‐P has been widely adopted internationally. Evidence for the program's effectiveness is l…
View article: Addressing the Evidence Gap: Protocol for an Effectiveness Study of Circle of Security Parenting, an Attachment-Based Intervention
Addressing the Evidence Gap: Protocol for an Effectiveness Study of Circle of Security Parenting, an Attachment-Based Intervention Open
Background: Parenting interventions informed by attachment theory are an increasingly popular choice for clinical services that work with parents of babies and young children. Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) is one such intervention, …
View article: Cross-cultural comparison of maternal mind-mindedness among Australian and Chinese mothers
Cross-cultural comparison of maternal mind-mindedness among Australian and Chinese mothers Open
Evidence suggests that parental mind-mindedness is important for children’s social-emotional development; however, almost all research exploring mind-mindedness has been conducted with families from Western backgrounds. The current study e…
View article: The effectiveness of a sustained nurse home visiting intervention for Aboriginal infants compared with non-Aboriginal infants and with Aboriginal infants receiving usual child health care: a quasi-experimental trial - the Bulundidi Gudaga study
The effectiveness of a sustained nurse home visiting intervention for Aboriginal infants compared with non-Aboriginal infants and with Aboriginal infants receiving usual child health care: a quasi-experimental trial - the Bulundidi Gudaga study Open
Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12616001721493 Registered 14 Dec 2016. Retrospectively registered.
View article: Maternal mind-mindedness and children’s school readiness: A longitudinal study of developmental processes.
Maternal mind-mindedness and children’s school readiness: A longitudinal study of developmental processes. Open
This study aimed to test a 5-wave sequential mediation model linking maternal mind-mindedness during infancy to children's school readiness in kindergarten through a serial mediation involving child language and effortful control in toddle…