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View article: Bringing a socially assistive robot to the paediatric emergency department: design, development, and usability testing
Bringing a socially assistive robot to the paediatric emergency department: design, development, and usability testing Open
Introduction Children undergoing medical procedures in paediatric Emergency Departments (EDs) often experience significant pain and distress. Socially Assistive Robots (SARs) offer a promising avenue for delivering distraction and emotiona…
View article: Opioid Administration and Reduction of Pediatric Ileocolic Intussusception
Opioid Administration and Reduction of Pediatric Ileocolic Intussusception Open
Importance Ileocolic intussusception is an important and painful cause of bowel obstruction in children. Its reduction is also painful, but neither sedation nor analgesia is routinely provided, in part due to concerns surrounding gastroint…
View article: Comparison of Ketorolac at 3 Doses in Children With Acute Pain: Protocol for A Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of Ketorolac at 3 Doses in Children With Acute Pain: Protocol for A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Intravenous ketorolac is a potent nonopioid analgesic commonly used to treat vigorous pain in children and adults. Despite its widespread use in pediatric emergency settings, ketorolac dosing in children remains “off-label,” wit…
View article: “I didn’t know it was an option”: Exploring caregivers’ knowledge of available pain management strategies in the paediatric emergency department
“I didn’t know it was an option”: Exploring caregivers’ knowledge of available pain management strategies in the paediatric emergency department Open
Objectives Caregivers, children, and healthcare professionals (HCPs) should engage in shared decision-making (SDM) regarding a child’s pain and comfort care plan in the emergency department (ED). A better understanding of caregivers’ curre…
View article: Parents’ experiences and information needs when seeking emergency department care for their medically complex child: a mixed methods systematic review protocol
Parents’ experiences and information needs when seeking emergency department care for their medically complex child: a mixed methods systematic review protocol Open
Objective To provide a comprehensive understanding of parents’ self-reported experiences and/or information needs related to the management of their child with medical complexity in the emergency department. Background Children with medica…
View article: Investigating Faculty to Student Incivility in Nursing Education: "Impact on Students' Learning Throughout Academic Journey "Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Investigating Faculty to Student Incivility in Nursing Education: "Impact on Students' Learning Throughout Academic Journey "Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Open
Faculty-to-student incivility is an evolving alarm in nursing education, undesirably influencing students’ psychological well-being, academic performance, and professional development. Such behaviours, including impolite communication, fav…
View article: Canadian paediatric tertiary care hospitals’ response to the needs of children with medical complexity during acute visits and hospitalisations: A landscape study
Canadian paediatric tertiary care hospitals’ response to the needs of children with medical complexity during acute visits and hospitalisations: A landscape study Open
Background Children with medical complexity (CMC) have unique specialized needs accessing and receiving care in paediatric hospitals. Objectives To identify the organizational resources available for the care of CMC in Canadian tertiary ca…
View article: Anxiolysis for laceration repair in children: study protocol for an open-label multicenter adaptive trial (ALICE)
Anxiolysis for laceration repair in children: study protocol for an open-label multicenter adaptive trial (ALICE) Open
Background Lacerations are the most common traumatic reason for children to visit an emergency department (ED), accounting for almost half of all procedures performed. Children experience considerable distress during laceration repair, des…
View article: Comparison of Ketorolac at 3 Doses in Children With Acute Pain: Protocol for A Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Comparison of Ketorolac at 3 Doses in Children With Acute Pain: Protocol for A Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Intravenous ketorolac is a potent nonopioid analgesic commonly used to treat vigorous pain in children and adults. Despite its widespread use in pediatric emergency settings, ketorolac dosing in children remains “off-label,” wi…
View article: Intranasal Leukemia Inhibitory Factor as a late-stage treatment for delayed white matter damage in concussive head injury
Intranasal Leukemia Inhibitory Factor as a late-stage treatment for delayed white matter damage in concussive head injury Open
Leukemia Inhibitory Factor (LIF) is an injury-induced cytokine that peaks 48 hours after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Juvenile LIF haplodeficient mice exhibit desynchronized glial responses, increased neurodegeneration, decreased axonal…
View article: Insights into Effective Communication in Higher Education: A Survey Study on its Effects on Nursing Faculty Self-Esteem and Student Learning
Insights into Effective Communication in Higher Education: A Survey Study on its Effects on Nursing Faculty Self-Esteem and Student Learning Open
Student learning outcomes together with faculty self-esteem development benefit significantly from effective communication methods within higher educational environments, especially nursing education. The ability to communicate clearly and…
View article: Outcomes Following a Mental Health Care Intervention for Children in the Emergency Department
Outcomes Following a Mental Health Care Intervention for Children in the Emergency Department Open
Importance The emergency department (ED) is an important safety net for children experiencing mental and behavioral health crises and can serve as a navigational hub for families seeking support for these concerns. Objectives To evaluate t…
View article: A national cross-sectional survey of health literacy of caregivers attending Canadian pediatric emergency departments
A national cross-sectional survey of health literacy of caregivers attending Canadian pediatric emergency departments Open
Background Health literacy assessment is key to better meeting family needs and developing informed strategies to promote positive health outcomes for children. The objective of this study was to describe the health literacy of caregivers …
View article: Language interpretation and translation in emergency care: A scoping review protocol
Language interpretation and translation in emergency care: A scoping review protocol Open
Introduction Patients with preferred languages other than English face barriers to communication and access to appropriate care in English-speaking emergency care systems, leading to poorer communication and quality of care, as well as inc…
View article: Children with medical complexity in the emergency department: Parent experiences and information needs
Children with medical complexity in the emergency department: Parent experiences and information needs Open
These families openly shared their experience with pediatric emergency care. Strategies to support transfer of pertinent health information for children with complex medical needs are needed in the emergency department. Interviews with par…
View article: Navigating cardiac arrest together: A survivor and family-led co-design study of family needs and care touchpoints
Navigating cardiac arrest together: A survivor and family-led co-design study of family needs and care touchpoints Open
Our participants identified varied family care needs during and long after cardiac arrest. Fortunately, many proposed strategies are inexpensive and have low barriers to adoption. However, some unmet care needs identified suggest larger sy…
View article: 19 How are paediatric tertiary care hospitals structured to respond to the needs of children with medical complexity during acute deteriorations? A landscape study in Canada
19 How are paediatric tertiary care hospitals structured to respond to the needs of children with medical complexity during acute deteriorations? A landscape study in Canada Open
Background Children with medical complexity (CMC) are at risk of unplanned healthcare visits especially due to acute clinical deteriorations. Complex care (CC) programs help facilitate the needs of CMC. Objectives To identify the organizat…
View article: 32 A randomized controlled trial of virtual reality-based distraction for intravenous cannulation-related distress in children
32 A randomized controlled trial of virtual reality-based distraction for intravenous cannulation-related distress in children Open
Background Children commonly experience under-treated pain and distress related to medical procedures, such as intravenous insertions (IVI), leading to both short- and long-term negative consequences for patients and their caregivers. Virt…