{"title":"Angelman Syndrome: Multidisciplinary Management.","authors":"Whitney A Bridges, Heide S Temples, Tracy B Lowe","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.06.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.06.005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disorder with various phenotypes caused by the combination of genomic imprinting and loss of the maternal UBE3A gene. The case presentation involves a nine-month-old who continues with developmental delays after working with an early intervention therapist and was later diagnosed with Angelman syndrome following several specialty referrals and genetic testing. Currently, there is no cure for Angelman syndrome, only supportive symptomatic treatment. Angelman syndrome requires a multidisciplinary approach across providers who understand the complex care essential for these patients to thrive. The case study reviews the clinical presentation for early identification of infants with Angelman Syndrome, the diagnostic criteria, symptomatic management, family resources, implications for the primary care provider, and promising future therapies.</p>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144610226","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}
{"title":"Transitioning to Online Journal Only While Supporting Our Commitment to Research, Clinical Excellence, and Evidence-Based Practice.","authors":"Donna Hallas","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.06.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.06.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144602146","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}
Melike Kevser Gul, Salih Gunes, Esra Demirci, Sevgi Ozmen
{"title":"Suicide Behavior Disorder: A Retrospective Study Supporting DSM-5 in Adolescents.","authors":"Melike Kevser Gul, Salih Gunes, Esra Demirci, Sevgi Ozmen","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.05.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.05.005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical data of adolescents who attempted suicide, including comorbidities.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>183 adolescents aged 12-18 years with suicide attempt consulted from inpatient and emergency departments of the hospital and evaluated by child and adolescent psychiatry department between March 2019 and March 2023 were included in this study by retrospective review of hospital records. Age, gender, suicide method, DSM-5 diagnoses, previous psychiatric history, and attendance to follow-up examination were recorded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age of adolescents who attempted suicide was 15.09±1.57, 154 were female and 29 were male. Adjustment disorder was the most common DSM-5 diagnosis (22.4%). The majority of the cases, 49.7%, did not have any DSM-5 diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The fact that no diagnosis was detected in almost half of the patients in our study supports that it can be considered as a separate diagnosis as suggested by DSM-5.</p>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144561791","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}
Jennika Finup, Krista Brackman, Walid Farhat, Vinaya Bhatia
{"title":"The Role of Behavioral Health Comorbidities in Pediatric Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction Severity: A Retrospective Analysis.","authors":"Jennika Finup, Krista Brackman, Walid Farhat, Vinaya Bhatia","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.05.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.05.004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Children with bowel and bladder dysfunction (BBD) have high rates of neuropsychiatric disorders (NPDs), however the impact on severity of voiding symptoms is poorly understood. Our objective was to assess prevalence of NPDs and other behavioral health symptoms and the impact on voiding symptoms.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a retrospective review of 304 BBD patients. Severity of voiding symptoms were measured using the dysfunctional voiding symptom score (DVSS). The strengths and difficulties questionnaire (SDQ) measured behavioral health symptoms. Regression models and odds ratios evaluated the relationship between DVSS and SDQ.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty-three percent had diagnosed NPD, and 31.5% had a positive SDQ. DVSS scores predicted SDQ score (p < .001). Children with voiding dysfunction had increased odds of behavioral health concerns (OR 1.84 [CI 1.03-3.30]).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Behavioral health symptoms are common in children with BBD and increase severity of symptoms. Early screening and referral to behavioral health specialists may decrease time to symptom improvement.</p>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144568088","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}
{"title":"Pediatric Cholesteatoma: A Case Report.","authors":"Nicole Pennington, Molly Johnson","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.06.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.06.002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pediatric cholesteatoma is a rare, nonneoplastic, congenital, or acquired, collection of keratinizing squamous epithelium in the middle ear or mastoid. As the collection of epithelium grows in the ear, it can damage the bones of the ears leading to loss of hearing, dizziness, balance problems, ear drainage, and other serious health implications such as cerebrospinal fluid leaks, infection of the central nervous system, and cranial nerve defects. Surgical intervention is required to avoid the harmful effects and prevent permanent further damage from the growing mass. This case study focuses on the presentation of a 7-year-old male who was diagnosed with a congenital cholesteatoma following a failed school hearing screening. The case emphasizes the importance of pediatric hearing screening by primary care providers.</p>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144545861","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}
{"title":"Unlocking the Potential of Social Robot Pepper: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Child-Robot Interaction","authors":"Alina Roštšinskaja MD, Marianne Saard PhD, Liisa Korts MSc, Christen Kööp MD, Kätlin Kits, Triinu-Liis Loit, Johanna Juhkami, Anneli Kolk MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.01.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.01.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>This study aimed to examine the child-robot interaction characteristics relevant to the use of robot Pepper as a new tool in neurorehabilitation.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>The study was conducted at the Children's Clinic of Tartu University Hospital and involved 89 children (aged 4–16 years): 39 healthy children and 50 children with neurological disorders. Forty-nine children interacted with Pepper directly, whereas 40 interacted via video. Interaction was assessed through therapists’ observations, self-ratings, and a survey based on four sociocultural concepts.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Children quickly engaged with Pepper (M = 2.0 s), and 93.8% maintained eye contact throughout the entire interaction. The children found the robot friendly, thoughtful, intelligent, and safe. Children with neurological disorders perceived Pepper as twice as safe and more anthropomorphic. Communication via video showed less gesticulation and more static postures compared with those of direct interaction (55.9% vs. 80%, respectively).</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>Pepper's anthropomorphic design enhances acceptance and is a potential tool for developing children's social skills.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 4","pages":"Pages 572-584"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143606978","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}
Crystal S. Lim PhD, ABPP, Dustin E. Sarver PhD, Dustin C. Brown PhD, Tre D. Gissandaner PhD, Robert D. Annett PhD
{"title":"Response to Letter to the Editor from the Authors of the published article, Caregiver Willingness, Pediatric Clinical Research and COVID-19","authors":"Crystal S. Lim PhD, ABPP, Dustin E. Sarver PhD, Dustin C. Brown PhD, Tre D. Gissandaner PhD, Robert D. Annett PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.02.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.02.006","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 4","pages":"Pages 528-530"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143673660","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}
Eric W. Glissmeyer MD, MBA, Carole H. Stipelman MD, MPH, Zi Sheng He BS, Alexis R. Olivas BS, Jason M. Fox MPA, MHA, Jennifer M. Rigby, Spencer S. Cannon DNP, CPNP-PC, Emily Winn DNP, APRN, PPCNP-BC, PMHS, Justin Alvey MD, Howard Kadish MD, MBA
{"title":"Improving Same-Day Access in Pediatric Primary Care—A Patient-Centered and Timeliness Quality Improvement Initiative","authors":"Eric W. Glissmeyer MD, MBA, Carole H. Stipelman MD, MPH, Zi Sheng He BS, Alexis R. Olivas BS, Jason M. Fox MPA, MHA, Jennifer M. Rigby, Spencer S. Cannon DNP, CPNP-PC, Emily Winn DNP, APRN, PPCNP-BC, PMHS, Justin Alvey MD, Howard Kadish MD, MBA","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.01.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Preventive care visits have increased for United States children, shifting access for problem-based visits and shifting same-day availability to other venues.</div></div><div><h3>Problem Description</h3><div>Prior to this initiative we lacked sufficient same-day visits in pediatric primary care. We aimed to increase same-day slots and fill >75% of them within 3 months.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Quality improvement initiative utilizing an inbound and centralized call center model.</div></div><div><h3>Interventions</h3><div>We iteratively modified scheduling efforts to achieve this goal and identified call-center scheduling efficiencies for fill rate optimization when visits were scheduled under individual providers names added to the general pediatric scheduling department.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>This initiative exceeded the aim of filling >75% of same-day slots within 3 months and demonstrated increased access for urgent illness or injury, hospital follow-up, and newborn management via in-house collaboration with pediatric emergency medicine providers and advance practice providers within primary care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 4","pages":"Pages 633-637"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143411360","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}
Sally S. Cohen PhD, RN, PNP, FAAN, Donna Hallas PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN
{"title":"Reporting Guidelines Child Health Policy Perspective Manuscripts for the Journal of Pediatric Healthcare","authors":"Sally S. Cohen PhD, RN, PNP, FAAN, Donna Hallas PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.03.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.03.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The new health policy department for the <em>Journal of Pediatric Health Care</em> (<em>JPHC)</em> will be referred to as <em>Child Health Policy Perspectives,</em> and abbreviated <em>as Policy Perspectives</em>. A major goal for this new department is to invigorate JPHC readers as policy advocates for all pediatric populations and their families in government, community, healthcare delivery, education, research, and quality improvement projects. Another goal is for National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner members and all pediatric-focused NPs to submit their policy analysis for publication in the JPHC. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Policy Analytical Framework is the recommended framework for all manuscript submissions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Overview of Policy Process will be used to guide authors in developing health policy manuscripts. The intent is to publish health policy articles that improve the health of pediatric populations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 4","pages":"Pages 681-685"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144052318","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}
Sarah C. White BSN, RN, FNP-S, Heide S. Temples PhD, APRN, PPCNP-BC, IBCLC
{"title":"Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in Adolescents: Continuing Education for the Primary Care Provider","authors":"Sarah C. White BSN, RN, FNP-S, Heide S. Temples PhD, APRN, PPCNP-BC, IBCLC","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.02.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.02.008","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 4","pages":"Pages 686-694"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144514424","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}