Noman Al-Hatemi, Ebraheem Al-Nawd, Laith Alosoufe, Haddad Alhebshi, Nisser Alhroub, Abdullah Alkhawaldeh, Mohammed Al-Bashtawy, Yaseen Saeed, Jehan Al-Arag, Hosam Aqeel, Noor Al-Qahtani, Ahmed Al-Mezgagi, Asem Abdalrahim
{"title":"Exploring risk factors for undernutrition in children aged under five years in Yemen.","authors":"Noman Al-Hatemi, Ebraheem Al-Nawd, Laith Alosoufe, Haddad Alhebshi, Nisser Alhroub, Abdullah Alkhawaldeh, Mohammed Al-Bashtawy, Yaseen Saeed, Jehan Al-Arag, Hosam Aqeel, Noor Al-Qahtani, Ahmed Al-Mezgagi, Asem Abdalrahim","doi":"10.7748/ncyp.2024.e1526","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/ncyp.2024.e1526","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Undernutrition is a global health concern, particularly in low-income countries, and can manifest as wasting, stunting and/or underweight. In Yemen, the recent armed conflict is likely to have significantly increased the incidence of undernutrition in young children, particularly those living in communities that were already experiencing socioeconomic and health disparities.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To explore the risk factors associated with wasting, stunting and underweight in children aged between six months and five years living in one district of Yemen.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted using a two-part questionnaire to collect anthropometric measurements and sociodemographic characteristics of children enrolled on an outpatient programme for undernourished children at three healthcare facilities in the Jiblah district, and of their families and households.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 120 children included in the study, 58 (48%) had wasting, 27 (23%) had stunting and 35 (29%) were underweight. Risk factors for undernutrition included being under the age of three years, being a girl, having had a low birthweight, having siblings under the age of five years, having a mother who is a housewife, living in a household relying on unimproved sources of drinking water, living in a rural area, and living in a low-income household.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The nutritional status of children in Yemen is under continuing threat. The identification of risk factors for undernutrition may increase awareness of the issue and influence the policy decisions of the international community.</p>","PeriodicalId":38902,"journal":{"name":"Nursing children and young people","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142381931","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development of a structured, digital nutrition awareness tool, the Pedi R-MAPP.","authors":"Luise Victoria Marino","doi":"10.7748/ncyp.2024.e1518","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/ncyp.2024.e1518","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to an unprecedented change in healthcare systems, including the swift roll-out of technology-enabled care services, such as remote consultations. Interventions such as nutrition assessments for children are likely to continue to be conducted remotely as part of an online consultation. This article considers nutrition screening and nutritional assessment in children in acute and primary care settings. The article also provides an overview of the development of the Paediatric Remote Malnutrition Application (Pedi-R-MAPP), designed to assist healthcare professionals to undertake a standardised, nutrition-focused assessment via remote consultation and/or in primary care settings. The aim of the Pedi-R-MAPP is to help identify children with declining nutritional status or new nutritional concerns and to recommend frequency of review based on the outcomes of the assessment.</p>","PeriodicalId":38902,"journal":{"name":"Nursing children and young people","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142297641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Developing a global nursing network for rare diseases to enhance patient care and support.","authors":"Zoe Morrison, Kaila Stevens","doi":"10.7748/ncyp.2024.e1531","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/ncyp.2024.e1531","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rare diseases, while individually rare, are common when considered collectively, affecting about one in 17 people across their lifetime. However, there is a lack of awareness of and education about rare diseases in nursing. To address this, the Global Nursing Network Rare Diseases (GNNRD) has been launched to connect nurses from within all fields of practice and at all levels of experience, with the aim of improving the lives of people with rare and undiagnosed diseases (RUDs). The GNNRD aims to empower nurses on a global scale through leadership, knowledge exchange and skill development and to provide a platform from which they can influence policy and advocate for patients and their families at regional, national and international levels. This article provides an overview of RUDs and some of the challenges experienced by patients and their families and describes the development and aims of the GNNRD.</p>","PeriodicalId":38902,"journal":{"name":"Nursing children and young people","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142156189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michael Tatterton, Jane Mulcahy, Joanna Mankelow, Maria Harding, Jacqui Scrace, Megan Fisher, Claire Bethell
{"title":"Checking nasogastric tube safety in children cared for in the community: a re-examination of the evidence base.","authors":"Michael Tatterton, Jane Mulcahy, Joanna Mankelow, Maria Harding, Jacqui Scrace, Megan Fisher, Claire Bethell","doi":"10.7748/ncyp.2024.e1493","DOIUrl":"10.7748/ncyp.2024.e1493","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nasogastric tube feeding is generally considered safe provided a nasogastric aspirate with a pH ≤5.5, which indicates that the end of tube is correctly located in the stomach, can be obtained. When this is not possible, hospital attendance or admission is usually required so that an X-ray can be undertaken to check the tube's position. This practice is based on an interpretation of the evidence that places undue importance on nasogastric aspirate pH testing before every use of a tube that is already in place, with potential negative consequences for children cared for in the community and their families. Following a re-examination of the evidence base, a revised approach is proposed in this article: when a child has a tube in place, provided its position has been confirmed as correct on initial placement using aspirate pH testing, nurses can use checks other than aspirate pH testing, alongside their clinical judgement, to determine whether it is safe and appropriate to use the tube. This proposed revised approach would reduce delayed or missed administration of fluids, feeds and medicines and enable more children to remain at home.</p>","PeriodicalId":38902,"journal":{"name":"Nursing children and young people","volume":" ","pages":"16-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140022833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Supporting children, young people and families to self-manage atopic eczema.","authors":"Emma Williams, Samantha Lakkiss","doi":"10.7748/ncyp.2024.e1478","DOIUrl":"10.7748/ncyp.2024.e1478","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Atopic eczema is common in childhood and can continue into adulthood. Adherence to treatment is a significant factor in its effective management, but the complexity of treatment regimens can make adherence challenging. Additionally, living with the condition can have adverse psychosocial consequences for young people in particular. This article discusses treatment regimens for moderate-to-severe atopic eczema and some of the challenges encountered by children, young people and families in self-managing the condition. The authors discuss strategies that can support families to achieve optimal self-management, namely online support tools, written action plans and nurse-led eczema clinics.</p>","PeriodicalId":38902,"journal":{"name":"Nursing children and young people","volume":" ","pages":"30-35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139513641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Oral and dental health promotion for children's nurses.","authors":"Sarah Najim, Mohammed Ali, Nabina Bhujel","doi":"10.7748/ncyp.2024.e1498","DOIUrl":"10.7748/ncyp.2024.e1498","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tooth decay remains one of the most common preventable oral health concerns in children. After birth, advice to caregivers predominantly focuses on medical health with little attention paid to dental health. Before discharge from the maternity unit and during future hospital and community appointments, opportunistic dental advice should be provided by midwives, nurses and health visitors where possible, with the aim of preventing early onset dental disease. Registering with a dentist at birth is crucial due to long NHS dental waiting lists. Simple advice on toothbrushing should be offered, including brushing twice a day with a soft toothbrush using an age-appropriate amount of fluoride toothpaste. Mothers should be provided with information on the benefits of breastfeeding for oral health alongside tailored preventive care. Appropriate advice on bottle-feeding and weaning is required, including minimising the use of added sugar, drinking from free-flow cups after six months of age, and discouraging the use of milk bottles at bedtime and in general after one year of age. Written visual summaries can be shared with parents to consolidate verbal advice on oral and dental health.</p>","PeriodicalId":38902,"journal":{"name":"Nursing children and young people","volume":" ","pages":"23-29"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139681667","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michael A Doyle, Manisha Singh, Phil McNulty, Siobhan Slavin, Mike Smith, Helen Walker, Wajid Khan, Barry Percy-Smith
{"title":"Developing a web-based app for non-mental health nurses to assess the mental health needs and risks of children and young people.","authors":"Michael A Doyle, Manisha Singh, Phil McNulty, Siobhan Slavin, Mike Smith, Helen Walker, Wajid Khan, Barry Percy-Smith","doi":"10.7748/ncyp.2024.e1503","DOIUrl":"10.7748/ncyp.2024.e1503","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There is high demand for specialist mental health services for children and young people in the UK. Non-mental health nurses are well-placed to assess the mental health needs and risks of children and young people to maximise opportunities for early intervention and relieve the pressure on child and adolescent mental health services. This article provides an overview of a service development project to develop a web-based application (app) to support non-mental health nurses when assessing the mental health needs and risks of children and young people. The article describes the development, testing and evaluation process, which involved consultation with children and young people as well as interviews, focus groups and an online survey with a range of professionals working with children and young people. Overall, the findings suggest that the app is appropriate for use by non-mental health nurses in terms of quality, functionality and acceptability.</p>","PeriodicalId":38902,"journal":{"name":"Nursing children and young people","volume":" ","pages":"36-42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139900559","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancing discharge preparation for parents after complex cardiac surgery: evaluation of an e-learning resource for nurses.","authors":"Kerry Gaskin, Amanda Daniels","doi":"10.7748/ncyp.2024.e1515","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/ncyp.2024.e1515","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Parents need to be appropriately prepared by knowledgeable healthcare professionals before going home with their infant following cardiac surgery for complex congenital heart disease (CHD). A quality improvement project was undertaken between 2018 and 2021 to equip healthcare professionals including children's cardiac nurses with the knowledge required to use the Congenital Heart Assessment Tool (CHAT) to teach parents how to monitor their infant at home. The project involved developing, implementing and evaluating an e-learning resource that included simulated scenarios captured on video. An online survey showed that users perceived the e-learning resource as having a positive effect on their understanding of complex CHD and their practice of preparing parents for discharge and home monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":38902,"journal":{"name":"Nursing children and young people","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141555646","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Whooping cough: symptoms to look out for and treatment","authors":"Erin Dean","doi":"10.7748/ncyp.36.4.10.s3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/ncyp.36.4.10.s3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38902,"journal":{"name":"Nursing children and young people","volume":" 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141678651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"PANS and PANDAS: what you need to know about these little-known autoimmune disorders","authors":"Pavan Amara","doi":"10.7748/ncyp.36.4.6.s2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/ncyp.36.4.6.s2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38902,"journal":{"name":"Nursing children and young people","volume":" 44","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141680079","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}