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Child and adolescent participation measurement tools and their translations: A systematic review Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Yunwha Jeong, Sujin Kim, Ji-A Lee, Hyunkyung Kim
Numerous participation measurement tools targeting children and youth have been developed. Despite the translation of these tools into specific languages and cultures, the reliability and validity of the translated versions remain uncertain. To address this gap in knowledge, this study aims to identify tools for assessing the participation of children aged 5–18 years and to appraise the psychometric
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Low and very low birthweight disadvantage in compulsory education achievement and the transition to upper secondary education in the Finnish birth cohorts of 1987 to 1997 Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Matti Lindberg
BackgroundWe compared the educational achievements of very low‐birthweight (VLBW) and low‐birthweight (LBW) adolescents (ages 16 to 19) to those of their normal‐birthweight (NBW) peers in the complete Finnish birth cohorts of 1987 to 1997. We focused on three key phases of the education process: the end of compulsory education (9th‐grade completion), and the transition to and the completion of upper
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Quality of life of families and siblings of children and adolescents with meningomyelocele Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Bruno Leonardo Scofano Dias, Maura Calixto Cecherelli de Rodrigues, José Luiz Muniz Bandeira Duarte
BackgroundChildren with meningomyelocele may require continuous care. Consequently, there is a risk for caregiver burden and impact on family quality of life (QoL), including siblings' QoL. Some studies analysed caregivers' burden and family QoL separately. However, none of these studies evaluated siblings' QoL and the associations between these three dimensions. This study investigated the associations
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What characterizes adolescent young carers? A multigroup comparative study Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Jade Pilato, Kristopher Lamore, Christel Vioulac, Eléonore Jarrige, Géraldine Dorard, Aurélie Untas
ContextTo identify the characteristics of adolescent young carers (AYCs), studies in the literature have compared them with non‐AYCs, but without considering that in the latter group, some face the illness of a relative whereas others do not.ObjectivesThe aims of the study were (1) to identify the characteristics of AYCs as compared with adolescents who are not young carers but are facing the illness/disability
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Are low‐income preschoolers physically active at preschool settings? A cross‐sectional study Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Taís Feitosa da Silva, Jéssica Gomes Mota, Anthony Okely, María Arias Telles, Rafael Miranda Tassitano, Paulo Henrique Guerra, Jorge Mota, Clarice Maria de Lucena Martins
BackgroundPreschools may provide opportunities for children to engage in physical activity (PA), to benefit their health, although little is known when concerning low‐income preschoolers. This study aimed (1) to describe time spent in PA among low‐income children during preschool hours and (2) to analyse how many children meet the PA recommendations during preschool hours.MethodsA total of 204 low‐income
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Being a sibling of a youth with a neurodisability: A qualitative study about the roles and responsibilities during the transition to adulthood Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Linda Nguyen, Susan M. Jack, Hanae Davis, Samantha Bellefeuille, Dana Arafeh, Briano Di Rezze, Marjolijn Ketelaar, Jan Willem Gorter
BackgroundDuring the transition to adulthood, a common challenge that youth with a neurodisability may experience is learning how to navigate services in the adult care system. During this transition youth may rely on their families, including siblings, for support. However, delineation of sibling roles and responsibilities during this transition period are unclear. This study aims to identify the
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Exploring long‐term outcomes of a peer support programme for parents* of children with disability in Australia Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Katharine Lancaster, Margaret L. Kern, Katherine Harding, Mogi Bayasgalan, Annick Janson, Sylvana Mahmic, Anoo Bhopti
Peer support groups can offer parents of children with disability, positive well‐being outcomes. Peer support groups not only provide opportunities for connections with others with similar experiences but also provide resources and information, emotional support, a sense of belonging and may help reduce stress and isolation. Peer support groups are an established form of support existing within family
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Participation of adolescents with and without physical disabilities and chronic diseases: A comprehensive conceptualization Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Marie Bernard, Laura Hoffmann, Matthias Richter, Carina Völlm, Astrid Fink, Britta Dawal
BackgroundIn 2001, the International Classification of Functioning and Disability (ICF) introduced participation as a main goal of rehabilitation processes. However, to date, a comprehensive concept of participation in the rehabilitative context is missing, particularly in German‐speaking countries. We thus aimed to refine and extend the existing concepts of participation in this brief communication
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Increasing access to quality parent education through a virtual synchronous setting: A qualitative study Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Yu Jiang, Brianna Routh, Oluwatoyin Akinde Fakuajo
BackgroundAmerica's crisis of youth mental health challenges has been worsened by COVID‐19. Group‐based parent education has been proven effective in intervention and prevention; however, a lack of universal access and the busyness of parents are significant barriers to participation. Rapid growth in technology‐based education aims to increase accessibility but live, virtual parent education was understudied
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Socio‐familial environment influence on cognitive and language development in very preterm children Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Stéphanie De Leeuw, Gilda Delens, Laura Vanden Brande, Elisabeth Henrion, Ludovic Legros
BackgroundPreterm children are at increased risk of cognitive and language delay compared with term‐born children. While many perinatal factors associated with prematurity are well established, there is limited research concerning the influence of the socio‐familial environment on the development of preterm children. This study aims to assess the relative impact of perinatal and socio‐familial risk
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Obesity and risk of depressive disorder in children and adolescents: A meta‐analysis of observational studies Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Yaobing Chen, Jinli Zhang, Lijun Yuan, Huifang Hu, Tianze Li, Yang Zhao, Yuying Wu, Mengmeng Wang, Weifeng Huo, Yajuan Gao, Yamin Ke, Longkang Wang, Wenkai Zhang, Xueru Fu, Xi Li, Fulan Hu, Ming Zhang, Liang Sun, Dongsheng Hu
PurposeThis meta‐analysis evaluated the relationship between overweight/obesity and depressive disorders in children and adolescents.MethodsWe examined the databases of PubMed, Embase and Web of Science for pertinent observational studies released up until 20 February 2022. The pooled relative risks (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of obesity and overweight with depressive disorder were calculated
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Differential impact on parental quality of life: Comparing parents to children with autism spectrum disorder and those with other disabilities during the COVID‐19 pandemic Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Avital Laufer, Esther Isman
BackgroundLimited research has examined parental quality of life (QoL) for caregivers of children with special needs, mostly comparing parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to those with typical development. This study examines QoL and related variables during the COVID‐19 pandemic among two comparable groups: parents of children with ASD and parents of children with other diagnoses
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Managing type 1 diabetes of a child: Parents' perspectives Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Fang‐Yi Lin, Tzu‐Ying Lee
PurposeManaging type 1 diabetes (T1D) challenges children and their parents. Parents need to learn the necessary skills and later transfer the responsibility of care to their children as they develop. The transition process involves autonomy in behaviour and decision‐making. This study explores the shared management experiences of Taiwanese parents and their children with type 1 diabetes.Design and
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The use of Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children in schools to improve the ability of children with autism to complete tasks independently: A single‐case meta‐analysis Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Kun Zhou, Xinchao Liu, Shuting Li, Yuxin Zhang, Rui An, Siyue Ma
ObjectiveTo investigate the effectiveness of a Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH) intervention in schools for improving independent task performance in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).MethodsWe screened relevant studies published up to December 2022 from Web of science, ERIC, PsycINFO and other databases using predefined inclusion/exclusion
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A 9-year retrospective cohort study of the monitoring and screening of childhood developmental delay in Thailand Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Vallop Thaineua, Samai Sirithongthaworn, Siripon Kanshana, Sirikul Isaranurak, Opart Karnkawinpong, Amporn Benjaponpitak, Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoen, Ekachai Piensrivachara, Pimwarat Srikummoon, Salinee Thumronglaohapun, Nawapon Nakharutai, Patrinee Traisathit, Duangkamol Tangviriyapaiboon
Developmental delay in early childhood can have negative long-term cognitive and psychiatric sequelae, along with poor academic achievement, so early screening and surveillance are paramount. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of screening and surveillance on child developmental delay using the Developmental Surveillance and Promotion Manual (DSPM) and the Thai Early Developmental Assessment
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Issue Information Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-30
No abstract is available for this article.
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The effects of neurofeedback training for children with cerebral palsy and co-occurring attention deficits: A pilot study Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Yuh-Chuan Chen, Wen-Pin Chang, Kai-Jie Liang, Chia-Ling Chen, Hsin-Yung Chen, Shu-Ping Chen, Pei-Ying S. Chan
Limited research exists regarding the effectiveness of electroencephalogram (EEG) neurofeedback training for children with cerebral palsy (CP) and co-occurring attention deficits (ADs), despite the increasing prevalence of these dual conditions. This study aimed to fill this gap by examining the impact of neurofeedback training on the attention levels of children with CP and AD.
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Recreational screen time behaviour among ambulatory children and adolescents diagnosed with cerebral palsy: A cross-sectional analysis Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Christina Esmann Fonvig, Jens Troelsen, Anders Holsgaard-Larsen
To describe the recreational screen time behaviour of 8–16-year-olds diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) and explore associations between health-related quality of life, sleep duration and physical activity behaviour versus screen time.
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Correction to “Screen time and childhood overweight/obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis” Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-19
Fang, K., Mu, M., Liu, K., He, Y. Screen time and childhood overweight/obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Child Care Health Dev. 2019; 45: 744–753. https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.12701 All references to race have been removed throughout the above article. This change does not affect the article's conclusions. The journal Editor-in-Chief, Jan Willem Gorter, approved this correction.
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Family responsive care mediating the home visiting effects on left-behind children's early development in rural China Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Mengshi Li, Yufeng Du, Chunxia Zhao, Huifeng Shi, Xiaoli Wang, Jingxu Zhang
The early development of left-behind children requires great concern and improvement. Yet, current interventions for left-behind children are mainly focussed on children older than 3. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a home visiting programme on family responsive care and early development of rural left-behind children and examine whether family responsive care mediates the effects of
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An investigation of computer-game addiction, physical activity level, quality of life and sleep of children with a sibling with a chronic condition Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Sabiha Bezgin, Yunus Özkaya, Yılmaz Akbaş, Bülent Elbasan
It is known that chronic condition also affects siblings without chronic illness. Healthy siblings of children with a chronic condition and aged 9–14 years and healthy children with a sibling without chronic illness and their parents were included in the study.
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Diagnostic services for developmental coordination disorder: Gaps and opportunities identified by parents Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Erin S. Klein, Melissa Licari, Skye Barbic, Jill G. Zwicker
Affecting one in 20 children, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder impacting a child's ability to learn motor skills. Despite its high prevalence, DCD is under-recognized and under-diagnosed, causing unnecessary frustration and stress for families who are seeking help for their child. This study aimed to understand how parents procure diagnostic services
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Paternal postnatal depression and parenting behaviours in the first year of life Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Remy Constable, Shelby Price, Kimberley M. Mallan
Paternal postnatal depression (PPD) symptomology has been positively associated with poorer outcomes for children. One mechanism by which PPD is thought to influence child outcomes is through parenting. The current study investigated the association between paternal postnatal depressive symptoms and parenting behaviours.
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Investigating the impact of autistic children's feeding difficulties on caregivers Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Valerie Gent, Jeanne Marshall, Kelly A. Weir, David Trembath
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of children's autism characteristics, sensory profiles and feeding difficulties on caregiver-reported impact at mealtimes.
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Factors associated with children's cognitive, language, and motor development in deprived urban settings in Bangladesh Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Sheikh Jamal Hossain, Jena Derakhshani Hamadani, Fahmida Tofail, Jane Fisher, Md. Anisur Rahman, Syed Moshfiqur Rahman
Children's development is multifactorial. Although there have been several studies exploring the association of children's development with maternal, child, and environmental factors, we are unaware of any study that assessed those factors in children whose mothers were enrolled in a social safety net programme in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to identify the factors associated
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Moving together or left behind? An examination of rural migrant working mothers' childcare strategies in the cities Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Chunlan Guo, Liyue Lin, Yu Zhu
In China, an increasing number of rural mothers participate in urban labour markets, but little is known about their decisions regarding childcare while living in these cities. Why do some rural mothers migrate to the cities with their children, whereas others leave their children behind in the countryside?
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The development and validation of the S-scan-parental self-management support (S-scan - PS): A self-reflection tool for child healthcare professionals Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Ruud Wong Chung, Agnes Willemen, Amber Bakker, Jolanda Maaskant, Jeanine Voorman, Jules Becher, Carlo Schuengel, Mattijs Alsem
Professionals providing self-management support to parents regarding the care for their child with a chronic condition nowadays is an important aspect of child healthcare. This requires professionals to orient themselves towards partnership and collaboration with parents. The aims of the current study were the development and validation of the S-Scan-Parental self-management Support (S-scan - PS) as
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Adolescent/Young Adult Self-Management and Independence Self-Report Scale: Preliminary psychometric findings Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Monique M. Ridosh, Zoe Smith, William Adams, Timothy J. Brei, Ellen Fremion, Grayson N. Holmbeck, Audrey J. Roach, Kathleen J. Sawin, Eileen Sherburne
This study examined preliminary psychometrics of the Adolescent/Young Adult Self-Management and Independence Self-Report Scale (AMIS II SR).
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Issue Information Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-07
No abstract is available for this article.
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An analysis of interagency collaboration: Lessons learned from Colorado's early intervention program Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Lindsay V. Ollerenshaw, Beth McManus, Mary Jane Rapport, Marcelo Perraillon, Natalie J. Murphy, Dawn Magnusson
The purpose of this study was to describe interagency collaboration in Part C Early Intervention (EI) programs.
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Examining the psychometric properties of the headspace Youth (mental health) Service Satisfaction Scale in a mental health service in Ireland Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Elizabeth Doyle, Eleanor Carey, Johannes Rossouw, Ailbhe Booth, Debra Rickwood, Aileen O'Reilly
Evaluating service quality and satisfaction is central to the provision of accessible and developmentally appropriate youth mental health services. However, there are limited suitable measures and a lack of published evidence on the psychometric properties of measures to assess young people's satisfaction with youth mental health services. The headspace Youth (Mental Health) Service Satisfaction Scale
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School victimization and psychosocial adjustment among Eastern European adopted adolescents across Europe Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Isabel Cáceres, Jesús Palacios, Laura Ferrari, Sonia Ranieri, Rosa Rosnati, Laurie C. Miller, Steinar Theie, Pablo Carrera, Marie-Odile Pérouse de Montclos, Maite Román
Little is known about bullying experienced by internationally adopted teens residing in Europe.
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Blended feeding in gastrostomy-fed children—A scoping review Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Carmel Doyle, Julia Louw, Amanda Shovlin, Laura Dowd, Maria Kavanagh
Blended feeding has become increasingly prevalent in recent years with its practice gaining some momentum. With anecdotal reports of benefits and little evidence of harm in the literature regarding blended feeding, this scoping review was deemed important. The aim of this scoping review was to summarise the published evidence about blended feeding in gastrostomy-fed children.
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An examination of characteristics, social supports, caregiver resilience and hospital readmissions of children with medical complexity Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Heather M. Kennedy, Alexandra Cole, Laura Berbert, Sara R. Schenkel, Michele DeGrazia
Children with medical complexity (CMC) account for 1% of children in the United States. These children experience frequent hospital readmissions, high healthcare costs and poor health outcomes. A link between CMC caregiver social support, resilience and hospital readmissions has never been fully investigated. This study examines the feasibility of a prospective, descriptive, repeated measures research
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Gross motor development in children with epidermolysis bullosa Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Andrew Gorrie, Rebecca Saad, Lydia Garside, Claire Bailie, Orli Wargon
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare, congenital skin disorders, characterized by skin fragility and formation of blisters. The gross motor outcomes of children with EB are not known.
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Adherence to 24-h movement behaviour guidelines in families with multiple children Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 Leigh R. Tooth, Gregore I. Mielke, Katrina M. Moss
In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the first global movement guidelines for children that combined sleep, physical activity and screen time. Our previous research showed that adherence to age-specific guidelines for screen time was challenging for families with children in different age groups. We aimed to determine whether families with children in different age-based movement guideline
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Cumulative ecological risk and nonsuicidal self-injury in adolescents: The mediation of depression and the moderation of impulsiveness Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-16 Shuangjin Liu, Qi Qi, Zihao Zeng, Yiqiu Hu
This study is based on the biosocial model of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), to explore the effects of cumulative ecological risk on adolescents' NSSI, the mediating effect of depression between cumulative ecological risk and adolescents' NSSI, and the moderating role of impulsiveness in this mediating pathway.
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Occupational performance and participation in children with developmental coordination disorders before and during Covid-19 Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Zeynep Kolit, Ege Temizkan, Özgün Kaya Kara, Koray Kara, Sedef Şahin
Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children's occupational performance and participation. It is known that the Covid pandemic has adversely affected the whole world in many areas. We aim to investigate the occupational performance and participation of children with DCD before and during the COVID-19.
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Feasibility and acceptability of an online parenting intervention to address behaviour problems in moderately to extremely preterm pre-school and school-age children Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Allison P. Fisher, Aimee E. Miley, Sandra Glazer, Lisa M. Gies, Nehal A. Parikh, Leo Lam, Shari L. Wade
Preterm birth is associated with adverse mental health outcomes, including internalizing problems, social difficulties and inattention. Interventions are needed beyond infancy and toddlerhood to support children and their families. We examined the feasibility and acceptability of the I-InTERACT Preterm pilot study, an online parenting intervention for preterm children ages 3–8.
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Parents' views of benefits and limitations of receiving genetic diagnoses for their offspring Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Robert Klitzman, Ekaterina Bezborodko, Wendy K. Chung, Paul S. Appelbaum
Individuals with autism with intellectual disabilities (ID) are increasingly undergoing genetic testing, posing questions of how parents view/respond to such results.
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And what about today? Burden and support needs of adolescent childhood cancer survivors in long-term follow-up care—A qualitative content analysis Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Jana Winzig, Laura Inhestern, Désirée Sigmund, Verena Paul, Lesley-Ann Hail, Stefan Rutkowski, Gabriele Escherich, Corinna Bergelt
Childhood cancer affects approximately 2000 children annually in Germany, and there is an increasing number of long-term childhood cancer survivors. Due to developmental tasks, adolescent survivors in long-term follow-up (LTFU) care may face specific challenges and perceive different burden due to their disease. The current study explored (a) the impact of cancer and burden regarding survivorship and
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Reflexive thematic analysis of a coaching-based, holistic approach to child development Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Khushi Sehajpal, Claire McCrostie, Lucy Charles, Arul Hamill, Pio Terei, James Hamill
The F-words Life Wheel (FWLW) approaches child development by hybridizing a holistic model in the F-words for Child Development, and a coaching model in Occupational Performance Coaching, along with a life-flow approach in the Kawa model. We report the impact of the FWLW as experienced by families.
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Self-care and hand function in preschool children with unilateral or bilateral cerebral palsy: A cross-sectional study Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Hilde Bonden, Reidun Birgitta Jahnsen, Gunvor Lilleholt Klevberg
To describe self-care capabilities among children with cerebral palsy (CP) and explore associations between self-care and hand function for children with unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP) and children with bilateral cerebral palsy (BCP) separately.
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Conceptualizations of health, ability to act upon those definitions and desire for supports among families from historically marginalized communities Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Michelle L. Stransky, Miriam Bremer-Kamens, Megan Bair-Merritt, Carey Howard, Candace Brooks, Augusta Meill, Anita Morris, R. Christopher Sheldrick
Respect for parents' values and clinician–parent collaboration is less common among families from historically marginalized communities. We investigated how parents from marginalized communities operationalize health and their preferences for paediatric primary care. We recruited families who spoke English, Haitian Creole or Spanish with at least one child younger than 6 years old. Staff queried families'
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Telehealth services for children with neuro-developmental disabilities in the Asia-Pacific region: A systematic review Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Bhagya Devagiri, Akila Dinethra K. Ariyasena, Dhammika Deepani Siriwardhana, Samanmali Sumanasena
In recent years telehealth became a popular and a rational health service delivery approach, especially amidst multiple challenges posed while providing health care interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pain in children with cerebral palsy as reported by parents Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Maysoun Nimer Saleh, Nihad Ali Almasri, Basil Al Bakri
Pain in children with cerebral palsy (CP) is a problem that has not received adequate attention in developing countries. The aim of this study was to explore the presence of pain and common sites of pain in children with CP based on age, gender and ambulatory status as determined by the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level.
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Factors associated with mental health among Hong Kong children: A population-based study of 4884 individuals Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Junjie Huang, Vera M. W. Keung, Calvin K. M. Cheung, Amelia S. C. Lo, Sze Chai Chan, Wing Sze Pang, Lancelot W. H. Mui, Albert Lee, Martin C. S. Wong
This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association between negative mental health conditions and demographic characteristics, socioeconomic background and health-related parameters in both Hong Kong's primary and secondary school students.
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A randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of psychoeducation on the quality of life of parents with children with congenital heart defects—Quantitative component Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Marisa Garcia Rodrigues, José Daniel Rodrigues, Jorge Antunes Moreira, Fátima Clemente, Cláudia Camila Dias, Luís Filipe Azevedo, Pedro Pereira Rodrigues, José Carlos Areias, Maria Emília Areias
To develop, implement and assess the results of psychoeducation to improve the QoL of parents with CHD newborns.
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Assessing the US treatment landscape for paediatric feeding disorder: A survey of multidisciplinary providers Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 William G. Sharp, Hayley H. Estrem, Cuyler Romeo, Jaclyn Pederson, Kaitlin B. Proctor, Scott Gillespie, Chenxi Du, Jeanne Marshall, Nikhila Raol
Paediatric feeding disorder (PFD) is a common childhood condition, estimated to impact one in 37 American children under the age of five. Such high prevalence occurs against a backdrop of limited understanding of the community treatment landscape in the United States.
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Translation, reliability and validity of the Greek version of the Child Engagement in Daily Life in children with cerebral palsy Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Rigas Dimakopoulos, Μarianna Papadopoulou, Roser Pons, Arietta Spinou
Participation in family, recreational activities and self-care is an integral part of health. It is also a main outcome of rehabilitation services for children and adolescents with disabilities. However, there are currently no available tools in Greek to assess participation in young children.
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A hop, skip and a jump towards evaluating social interaction and learning through play at a child and adolescent inpatient treatment program Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Brenna Hassinger-Das, Katelyn Fletcher, Rachael Todaro, Molly Scott, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
The number of inpatient mental health facilities for children and adolescents in the United States is growing rapidly. While undergoing inpatient treatment, children and adolescents can benefit from innovative play opportunities designed to foster social interaction and learning.
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Association between participation at home and functional skills in children and adolescents with Down syndrome: A cross-sectional study Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Beatriz Helena Brugnaro, Olaf Kraus de Camargo, Luzia Iara Pfeifer, Silvia Letícia Pavão, Oksana Hlyva, Nelci Adriana Cicuto Ferreira Rocha
According to a biopsychosocial approach to health and disability, participation at home and functional skills are important components of the functioning. Therefore, knowledge about interactions between these components allows for targeting specific interventions.
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Determinants of child survival practice among caregivers in internally displaced persons' camps in Abuja Municipal Area Council, Nigeria Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-11 Saratu Omagbemi Ajike, Busola Loveall Oloyede
Child survival remains a major public health challenge in the sub-Saharan region of Africa, especially Nigeria. The Boko Haram crisis, which has aggravated this, has led to the displacement of many people in the north-eastern region, including children under five. This study investigated the determinants of child survival practice among caregivers in internally displaced persons' (IDP) camps in Abuja
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Psychometric soundness and predictive factors of the NCAST Parent–Child Interaction Teaching Scale in urban Chinese population Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Mengxue Xu, Meiqi Ding, Wenrui Kong, Ni Jia, Shuangqin Yan, Xuejiao Zhang, Qinglan Zhang, Monica Lynn Oxford, Hongyan Guan
Quality of parent–child interaction in early childhood functions as a critical indicator of nurturing care and is strongly associated with short-term and long-term development (health, cognition, language, social emotion, well-being, etc.). NCAST PCI Teaching Scale (PCI-TS), a video-based assessment regarded as a gold standard to measure PCI, has been widely used worldwide. However, its psychometric
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‘It gives me more freedom’: Family perspectives on travelling with children on nocturnal ventilation Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Mollie Riley, Stephanie Brotherston, Martin Samuels, Katharine C. Pike, Paula Kelly
Children with neuromuscular weakness or central hypoventilation often require nocturnal ventilation. Children with these conditions are living longer and the numbers of children affected are increasing. The challenges associated with managing ventilation at home have been documented; however, there has been limited investigation into accessing wider experiences such as travel. Air travel, in particular
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Parenting stress in families of children with disabilities: Impact of type of disability and assessment of attending paediatricians Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Cora Scheibner, Maxi Scheibner, Frauke Hornemann, Maria Arélin, Yvonne Doris Hennig, Henriette Kiep, Ulrike Wurst, Andreas Merkenschlager, Janina Gburek-Augustat
Parents of children with developmental disorders (DD) or disabilities report greater parenting stress than parents of typically developing children. To minimise this stress, stressful factors need to be known and stress needs to be recognised early. The present cross-sectional study aims to systematically assess and compare parenting stress in families of children with various types of disabilities
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Association between meeting the 24-h movement guidelines and psychosocial health in children: A cross-sectional study Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Ran Bao, Zhen Yang, Aamir Raoof Memon, Sitong Chen, Lei Wang, Yujun Cai
Emerging evidence suggests that meeting the 24-h movement guidelines is associated with optimal mental health. However, there remains some uncertainty regarding this association in children. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the association between meeting the 24-h movement guidelines and psychosocial health in children.
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Perspectives of parents partnering with physical therapists to deliver intensive rehabilitation for their young children with perinatal stroke: A qualitative study Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Caitlin L. Hurd, Lesley Pritchard, Jaynie F. Yang
Parental participation in their young children's rehabilitation has been promoted to increase intervention intensity, but parents' perspectives on increased involvement remain unclear. The objective of this study was to explore parents' experiences partnering with physical therapists (PTs) to administer early, intensive rehabilitation to their young children with cerebral palsy (CP).
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A cluster randomised controlled trial of an early childhood parenting programme delivered through early childhood education centres in rural Zimbabwe Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Joanne A. Smith, Christine A. Powell, Susan M. Chang, Emily Ganga, Hillary Tanyanyiwa, Susan P. Walker
Early childhood is a critical period for child development. Effective approaches to support families in low-resource settings in the use of responsive and stimulating parenting are needed.
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Exploring the transition experiences of young adults with cerebral palsy Child Care Health Dev. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Isabelle Clough, Evelyn Culnane, Hayley Loftus
It is important that young adults with a chronic health condition or developmental disability, such as cerebral palsy, receive adequate healthcare transition preparation and support to optimise the transition period and transfer from paediatric to adult health services. Understanding the healthcare experiences of young adults during and after the transition period will provide valuable insights into