Clinical PediatricsPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2024-12-20DOI: 10.1177/00099228241304480
Brittany A Truitt, Radhika N Ghosh, Eric W Price, Chenxi Du, Shasha Bai, Devon Greene, Dawn M Simon, Walter Reeder, Ajay S Kasi
{"title":"Family Caregiver Knowledge in the Outpatient Management of Pediatric Tracheostomy-Related Emergencies.","authors":"Brittany A Truitt, Radhika N Ghosh, Eric W Price, Chenxi Du, Shasha Bai, Devon Greene, Dawn M Simon, Walter Reeder, Ajay S Kasi","doi":"10.1177/00099228241304480","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00099228241304480","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tracheostomy-related emergencies (TREs) contribute significantly to preventable mortality. The retention of caregiver knowledge and skills acquired through simulation-based training (SBT) is unknown. This study aimed to assess the management of TREs by caregivers who did and did not receive SBT. A questionnaire containing 3 TRE scenarios and frequency of outpatient TREs was administered to 52 caregivers of children with tracheostomies; 34 caregivers had completed SBT. Most caregivers (80%) reported ≥1 TRE since discharge. Only 46% of caregivers answered all 3 TRE questions correctly. No differences were observed in correct responses for accidental decannulation (<i>p</i> = .16), oxygen desaturation (<i>p</i> = .84), and mucus plugging (<i>p</i> = .16) based on the completion of SBT. There were no differences between duration since SBT completion and correct responses for all 3 TRE questions. Caregivers showed knowledge deficiencies in TRE management regardless of SBT completion or duration since SBT. Periodic reassessment of knowledge may create targeted re-education opportunities for TRE management.</p>","PeriodicalId":10363,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"936-943"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142871535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical PediatricsPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2024-12-22DOI: 10.1177/00099228241306247
Lora Batson, Pamela K Donohue, Mona-Esmat Jarrah, Brandon M Smith, Caitlin Nalda, Rebecca R Seltzer
{"title":"The Home-Built Environment of Children With Medical Complexity.","authors":"Lora Batson, Pamela K Donohue, Mona-Esmat Jarrah, Brandon M Smith, Caitlin Nalda, Rebecca R Seltzer","doi":"10.1177/00099228241306247","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00099228241306247","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to describe the home-built environment of children with medical complexity (CMC) using novel photovoice methodology. Parents/guardians of CMC uploaded and discussed photographs of their home environment through semi-structured interviews. Conventional content analysis was applied to interview transcripts embedded with corresponding photographs. All participants modified their home environment to optimize the health, function, and well-being of the child and family; extent of modifications varied. Two main themes and subthemes characterized the home-built environment: (1) replicating hospital function and structure: ensuring accessibility, promoting safety, optimizing organization of supplies, and equipment and (2) maintaining a sense of home: self-expression, entertaining, family participation, and comfort. Elements of hospital structure and function and traditional home aesthetics and utility were equally important to families, the interplay between both facets informed modifications. By understanding the home-built environment, pediatric providers can more holistically support the health and well-being of CMC and their caregivers.</p>","PeriodicalId":10363,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"924-935"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142876177","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical PediatricsPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2024-12-11DOI: 10.1177/00099228241303595
Hanife Ayşegül Arsoy, Günel Aghazada, Zeliha Demirtaş, Alihan Sürsal, Maide Nur Paksoy Korkudur, Fatih Ozdener
{"title":"Evaluation of the Impact of Enteral Nutrition Support on Anthropometric Measurements and Micronutrient Levels in Malnourished Children.","authors":"Hanife Ayşegül Arsoy, Günel Aghazada, Zeliha Demirtaş, Alihan Sürsal, Maide Nur Paksoy Korkudur, Fatih Ozdener","doi":"10.1177/00099228241303595","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00099228241303595","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Malnutrition is a critical clinical condition that requires early intervention due to its potential for causing preventable fatalities and complications. This study aims to assess the impact of outpatient enteral nutrition support (ENS) as a therapeutic intervention on anthropometric measurements, intolerance, and micronutrient values in malnourished children.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This observational study included 344 patients in ages 1 to 18 treated with standard enteral nutrition (1.5 kcal/mL energy with fiber). Patient data recorded at admission, in 3 and 6 months, including weight, height, body mass index (BMI), intolerance symptoms, and micronutrient levels. Data were also compared by age groups (1-2, 3-5, 6-12, and 13-18 years of age).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Malnutrition was prevalent in the 1- to 5-year age group (63.6%). Age-based analysis showed significant height and BMI z-score improvement in all age groups (<i>P</i> = .009 and <i>P</i> < .001, for all age groups, respectively), except the 13- to 18-year age group (<i>P</i> = .102 and <i>P</i> = .091, respectively). Micronutrient values remained within healthy ranges with minimal fluctuations. The ENS was well tolerated by 62.5% of patients, and the most common intolerance symptoms were constipation (15.4%), vomiting (8.1%), and nausea (7.3%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study demonstrates that outpatient ENS therapy for 6 months significantly improved anthropometric measurements in malnourished children and was well tolerated. The 1 to 2 age group exhibited the most substantial response to treatment, whereas the 1 to 5 age group required at least 6 months of nutritional therapy to prevent stunting. However, the effect of ENS therapy on height and BMI z-scores in the 13 to 18 age group appeared insufficient after 3 months.</p>","PeriodicalId":10363,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"913-923"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142806007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical PediatricsPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2024-12-31DOI: 10.1177/00099228241307441
Roya Tahlili, Alireza Mardanshahi, Seyed Mohammad Abedi, Hamid Mohammadjafari
{"title":"The Role of Quantitative DMSA Scan Analysis in Assessing Prognosis of Acute Pyelonephritis in Children.","authors":"Roya Tahlili, Alireza Mardanshahi, Seyed Mohammad Abedi, Hamid Mohammadjafari","doi":"10.1177/00099228241307441","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00099228241307441","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>We assessed the quantitative pattern of Dimercaptosuccinic acid scan (DMSA) in children with acute pyelonephritis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In a retrospective study, we reviewed DMSA of children with APN based on 7 qualitative and quantitative items.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 186 patients (age 27.8 ± 25.9 months, 157 (84%) female) enrolled in the study. The global defect was not found in 90% of children as well differential function ≥40% in 86% of patients. The other 5 items showed abnormal findings in 57% to 67% of children. Abnormality in the extent of defect, total points of involvement, number of involved segments, and differential renal function significantly predict late DMSA disturbances. There was no significant difference between patients with different grades of vesicoureteral reflux in any items on DMSA. We found no significant relationship between any items on DMSA and recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Quantitative assessment of DMSA offers at least 4 items that reveal subtle cortical involvements with long-term significance.</p>","PeriodicalId":10363,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Pediatrics","volume":"64 7","pages":"979-986"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144224566","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical PediatricsPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2024-12-22DOI: 10.1177/00099228241308006
Fadime Üstüner Top, Barış Kaya
{"title":"The Relationship between Parents' Use of the Pediatric Emergency Department and Cyberchondria.","authors":"Fadime Üstüner Top, Barış Kaya","doi":"10.1177/00099228241308006","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00099228241308006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The study aimed to investigate the correlation between children's attendance at the emergency department and the cyberchondria of parents. The population for this cross-sectional study comprised parents of children aged 0 to 18 attending the emergency department. Research data were collected using an Information Form, the Cyberchondria Severity Scale (CSS). The participants had mean CSS scores of 41.45 ± 19.22. There were significant differences observed between the reason for choosing the emergency department with mean scores for the total CSS (<i>F</i> = 2.289, <i>P</i> = .021), distress (<i>F</i> = 2.466, <i>P</i> = .013), and compulsion (<i>F</i> = 2.822, <i>P</i> = .005) subscales. A weak positive correlation was identified between the number of attendances at the emergency department in the last year and the excessiveness (<i>r</i> = .204) subscale. Participants had moderate levels of CSS. According to the research findings, most parents attended the emergency department for non-urgent reasons. In addition, as the cyberchondria severity level of parents increased, their attendance at health institutions and emergency departments was determined to increase.</p>","PeriodicalId":10363,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"996-1006"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142876188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical PediatricsPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-01-22DOI: 10.1177/00099228241312533
Sarah Dzubay, Megha Arora, Emile Latour, Julie Reeder, Byron A Foster
{"title":"Characterizing Physician and WIC Staff Experiences During the 2022 Infant Formula Shortage in Oregon.","authors":"Sarah Dzubay, Megha Arora, Emile Latour, Julie Reeder, Byron A Foster","doi":"10.1177/00099228241312533","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00099228241312533","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10363,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"909-912"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143022104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical PediatricsPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2024-12-17DOI: 10.1177/00099228241306861
Julia Krantz, Ladawna Gievers, Lillya Roldan, Sheevaun Khaki, Tina Burdsall
{"title":"Publicly Insured Hispanic Families' Perspectives on Well-Being and Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Julia Krantz, Ladawna Gievers, Lillya Roldan, Sheevaun Khaki, Tina Burdsall","doi":"10.1177/00099228241306861","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00099228241306861","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Previous studies have identified negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental and physical health of children in the United States, including exacerbation of previously existing disparities according to income, race, and ethnicity. However, a knowledge gap exists regarding the experience of minority families who were disproportionately affected by the pandemic. This qualitative study explores publicly insured Hispanic families' experiences with school, physical, and sedentary activities and overall health and well-being during the pandemic and subsequent lifting of stay-at-home orders. Fourteen (7 Spanish-speaking, 7 English-speaking) caregivers participated in semi-structured, language-concordant telephone interviews. Through an iterative coding process, this study identified 3 thematic categories: (1) challenges with virtual learning, (2) changes in children's activity, and (3) resilience and silver linings. Minority populations suffered substantial morbidity and mortality in the United States, and so their experiences are critical as we document the significant impacts of the global pandemic on underserved populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":10363,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"972-978"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142845883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical PediatricsPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2024-12-22DOI: 10.1177/00099228241305202
Sanghamitra M Misra, Omar Jaber, Caroline Long
{"title":"Chiropractic Care in Children: A Review of Evidence and Safety.","authors":"Sanghamitra M Misra, Omar Jaber, Caroline Long","doi":"10.1177/00099228241305202","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00099228241305202","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Complementary therapies are used to treat many pediatric symptoms and health conditions, and chiropractic care is one of the most commonly used forms of complementary therapies by children and adolescents. Research studies have investigated the evidence behind and safety of chiropractic care in pediatrics with various musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal conditions. There are limited data with a range of findings and often no definite conclusion. Despite the paucity of evidence of benefits of chiropractic care in children, the considerations around safety, and the differing opinions regarding pediatric chiropractic practice inside and outside the field, many pediatric patients visit chiropractors, and chiropractors often care for pediatric patients. Pediatric health care providers should discuss the use of all complementary therapies with patients, so guidance can be optimal with a focus on promoting health and safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":10363,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"1028-1032"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12138143/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142876035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}