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Paediatrics research

Everything we have read on paediatrics. Each paper is summarised from the full article rather than its abstract, so the limitations are in there too, and the funding wherever the paper declares it.

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• PTOTSLPNarrative Review2022Beneficial Effects of Maternal Physical Activity during Pregnancy on Fetal, Newborn, and Child Health: Guidelines for Interventions during the Perinatal Period from the French National College of Midwives.Journal of midwifery & women's healthRegular moderate physical activity during pregnancy improves fetal heart rate variability and child neurodevelopment, including language and motor skills. Strict bed rest does not prevent preterm birth and increases maternal stress, mood disorders, and guilt without clinical benefit.
• OTRNQualitative2022School inclusion of children and adolescents with epidermolysis bullosa: The mothers' perspective.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PMothers described school inclusion for children with epidermolysis bullosa as undermined by stigma, fear of injury, and assumptions of contagion or learning deficits. They valued preparing classmates and staff, caregiver support, classroom adaptations, and pain control.
• OTQualitative2023Exploring role strain and experiences of caregivers of children living with disabilities.Nursing openCaregivers of children with disabilities in Botswana described fatigue, back pain, worry, guilt and financial strain. They coped through acceptance, prayer, family support and support groups.
• PTOTSLPRNQualitative2023Parents voice their experiences of caring for children with special healthcare needs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Journal of pediatric nursingParents said pandemic closures and missed therapy made children lose ground, while parents became teachers, nurses and therapists at home. Supply problems, fear of clinics and lost routines were major stressors, even when family time helped.
• PTOTSLPRNCohort2023Is family social exclusion associated with child motor and socioemotional development delay? A cross-sectional exploratory study.Nursing openChildren from the most socially excluded families had significantly higher odds of motor and socioemotional development delays compared to the least excluded. Hospitalization in the last year also increased motor delay odds, while breastfeeding was associated with lower odds.
• OTQualitative2023Experiences of participation in activities among girls with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: A qualitative study.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityEight girls with juvenile idiopathic arthritis said pain, fatigue, stiffness and school absences pushed them out of activities, while meaningful routines, adapted tasks, technical aids and supportive friends or teachers helped them feel able to stay involved.
• OTSurvey2023The long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children with ADHD in terms of participation, support, and barriers at home.Journal of pediatric nursingParent-reported home participation showed children with ADHD played computer and video games more often than non-ADHD peers, but participated less in arts, crafts, music, hobbies, school preparation, and homework. Parents reported cognitive demands as a home barrier.
• OTRNQualitative2023Vulnerability in adolescents' daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PSome families grew closer during the pandemic, but adolescents also described job loss, limited internet, lost school and leisure, and violence or self-harm as daily-life vulnerability.
• PTOTRNRCT2024Life-Space of Older Adults after Discharge from Skilled Nursing Facilities.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationThirty days after skilled nursing facility discharge, older adults in this study had very limited life-space: mean score 22.6 on a 0 to 120 scale. Many needed equipment or another person to move. Higher cognitive test scores and shorter stay were associated with better scores.
• OTRNCohort2024Trajectories of self-management and independence in youth with spina bifida: Family-related predictors of growth.Research in nursing & healthHigher observed family cohesion was linked to higher self-management at age 18, and more family stress events were linked to faster growth. Other family variables were not linked at age 18.
• OTSLPRNQualitative2024"I can't provide what my child needs": Early feeding experiences of caregivers of children with craniofacial microsomia.Journal of pediatric nursingCaregivers of infants with craniofacial microsomia described breastfeeding attempts as distressing due to poor latch and weight loss, often feeling judged by providers. Many switched to formula or tube feeding with guilt, citing unmet needs for practical support, clear information, and emotional validation.
• PTOTSLPRNQualitative2024Guides or guidelines for interacting and playing with medical complex children: a qualitative documentary research.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemGuides for children with medical complexity recommend play through the adult's voice, repeated simple interactions, high-contrast and textured objects, bath routines, and safe mobility. These are care prompts, not proof that play improves outcomes.
• OTSLPQualitative2024Caregivers' voices: From the world of autism spectrum disorder.CurationisCaregivers of children with autism described not understanding the child's behaviour as communication, learning the child's own signals, and carrying stigma, financial strain and lost self-care. Clinicians can ask about these barriers when supporting these families.
• PTOTSurvey2024Health-Related Quality of Life and its Determinants among School-going Adolescents: A Cross-sectional Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyAdolescents in Indian government schools rated quality of life around half the possible score, highest for social relationships. Older age was linked to better well-being scores, while failing a back-stretch test was linked to lower scores.
• OTRNQualitative2024Perspectives of practitioners on support for caregivers of children with intellectual disability.CurationisPractitioners said caregivers of children with profound intellectual disability need regular training, emotional support, adequate equipment and staffing, and better pay. No patient outcomes were measured.
• OTQualitative2024A qualitative exploration to inform an oral health training for disability care workers in Burkina Faso.Nursing openCare workers in disability centres in Burkina Faso said they lacked brushes, toothpaste and water to start regular toothbrushing. They wanted training, and sugary snacks and drinks were common.
• PTOTSLPRNQualitative2024'A team around the child' professionals' experiences of unmet needs, access and expectations in children's palliative care services, a phenomenological study in the UK.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityProfessionals reported that families often had to 'fight' to access basic equipment and respite care. Staff felt blocked by other services or overwhelmed by staffing shortages, while families who did not shout were perceived to suffer in silence.
• OTSLPSystematic Review2024Community paediatric clinics and their role in supporting developmental outcomes and services for children living in disadvantaged communities.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityCommunity clinics in disadvantaged areas engaged vulnerable families better than hospital settings. Parents valued shorter wait times, familiar surroundings, and respectful communication. These clinics improved attendance and facilitated earlier diagnosis of developmental delays compared to traditional hospital-based care.
• PTOTSLPRNSystematic Review2023Experiences and Unmet Needs of Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of a Brain Tumor (Aged 15-39 Years): A Systematic Review and Meta-ethnography.Cancer nursingAdolescent and young adult brain tumor survivors report both positive coping and severe emotional distress, often feeling like a burden. Families carry the weight of managing late effects and navigating school or work support, while survivors frequently lack specific information on long-term needs.
• PTOTSystematic Review2025Social exercise interventions for children who have complex developmental needs: A systematic review.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityGroup exercise with social elements produced motor skill gains after intervention in children with developmental needs, but total physical activity effects are unknown. Evidence for social, emotional, and thinking outcomes remains unclear.
• OTSurvey2025Using the capability, opportunity, and motivation model of behaviour to assess provider perception of implementing solution-focused goal-setting in paediatric rehabilitation.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityPaediatric rehabilitation providers valued solution-focused goal-setting but felt least confident actually doing it, especially with children. They said they needed more support beyond training; time, team processes and documentation were barriers.
• PTOTRNQualitative2025Elucidating children's understanding of brachial plexus birth injury.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityChildren with brachial plexus birth injury understood it mainly through pain, activity limits and unwanted attention, not through nerve terms or clinic diagrams. Ask what their arm stops them doing, and check readiness before teaching.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2024Identifying research priorities with children, youth, and families: A scoping review.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityChildren and families set priorities like pain management, mental health access, and hospital-to-home transitions. Yet they were outnumbered by professionals in 28 studies. Clinicians should verify if current care plans address these family-identified needs, not just clinical metrics.
• PTOTSLPRNSystematic Review2024Children and young people's participation in decision-making within healthcare organisations in New Zealand: An integrative review.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityMost evidence on child participation in New Zealand healthcare comes from adult opinions, not children's own voices. Barriers include lack of time, resources, and belief in children's competence. Few studies directly consulted children under five.
• OTSLPRNSystematic Review2024Changing bodies: A scoping review and thematic analysis of family experience during serious childhood illness.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communitySerious childhood illness causes significant psychological distress, often exceeding physical pain. Children create safe spaces and seek play to cope. Parents experience vicarious trauma. Consistent, age-appropriate information builds trust, while inconsistent communication causes fear. Technology supports engagement but cannot replace human interaction.
• OTRNOther2025Establishing priorities in child health: Giving parents and youth a voice.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityParents and youth in Alberta named mental health, vaccines, access to care, and behaviour and development topics as child health research priorities. Parents prioritized screen time and neurodevelopment; youth prioritized early anxiety and depression signs.
• OTQualitative2025Transitioning from paediatric to adult healthcare: Exploring the practices and experiences of care providers.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityFifteen providers supporting youth with complex needs described paediatric-to-adult transitions as variable, under-resourced and dependent on individual effort. They proposed navigators, overlap care, virtual visits and better knowledge of adult services.
• PTOTSLPRNQualitative2025"A very different place from when the pandemic started": Lessons learned for improving systems of care for families of children with medical complexity.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityParents of children with medical complexity preferred virtual care for scheduling and rural access but found it ineffective for therapies requiring physical engagement. They urgently requested flexible funding for respite and exceptions to hospital visitor policies to support caregiving demands.
• OTRNSystematic Review2025Resilience in family caregivers of Asian older people with dementia: An integrative review.Journal of advanced nursingDementia caregivers' burden was associated with more severe dementia, role strain, stigma, family stress, being female, low income and low education. Positive caregiving aspects, family support and religiosity were associated with better adaptation.
• OTRNSystematic Review2024Psycho-social Stressors Experienced by Young war Refugees in Developed Countries: A Scoping Review.The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieresYoung war refugees in developed countries faced stressors before, during and after migration, especially language barriers, separation, discrimination, money worries and strained parent-child relationships. These stressors shape mental health and daily participation.
• OTQualitative2025The Value of an Informal Before-School Exercise Opportunity for Adolescent Girls Living in a Low-Socioeconomic Community.The Journal of school healthGirls in a disadvantaged school said informal before-school exercise helped them make new friends, feel more confident, and want to come to school. They valued choosing activities and having teachers present.
• OTCohort2024School Perceptions and Attendance for Children With Medical Complexity During COVID-19 Over Time.The Journal of school healthFull-time in-person school attendance rose from 48.4% to 90.1% across three survey waves, but confidence in school safety did not improve equally. Families reporting motivation, benefits, and school encouragement were more likely to attend.
• OTSLPSystematic Review2024Features of culturally and linguistically relevant speech-language assessments for Indigenous children: A scoping review.The Australian journal of rural healthRelevant assessments for Indigenous children use several sources, including language samples, observation and dynamic assessment, in familiar settings, while accounting for home language and dialect. Standardised tests alone may misread difference as disorder.
• OTRNQualitative2025Women's Experience and Management of Cancer-Related Fatigue and Psychological Distress During Treatment for Gynaecological Cancer: A Qualitative Study.Journal of advanced nursingWomen treated for gynaecological cancer described fatigue as bone-deep exhaustion and distress from family roles, treatment side effects, and recurrence fears. They used distraction, support, self-encouragement, walking, or rest; some found no relief.
• OTQualitative2024Nurse managers on healthy environments for adolescents living with intellectual disabilities.CurationisNurse managers in South Africa identified four pillars for a healthy environment for adolescents with intellectual disabilities: safety, collaborative care, competent staffing, and adequate physical resources. These findings describe management perspectives, not patient outcomes.
• OTSLPRNSystematic Review2025Oral Health Care: A Systematic Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines.Nursing & health sciencesNine oral-care guidelines support twice-daily fluoride toothpaste, spitting without rinsing after brushing, risk-based dental checks, and assisted mouth care. They do not test patient outcomes, so treat them as practice recommendations.
• OTSurvey2025Description of School Outcomes Among Children With Traumatic Brain Injuries, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Concussion Surveillance System Pilot.The Journal of school healthParents reported 9.9% of children aged 5-17 had a TBI in the past year. Sleep changes, fatigue, concentration trouble, light/noise sensitivity, and learning or memory problems were linked to missing school, extra help, or worse school functioning.
• OTRNQualitative2025The school environment in the experience of children with special health needs: a qualitative study.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PChildren with special health needs valued school for normality and friendship, but symptoms, absences, stigma, and pandemic risk made participation hard. They used pacing, staff support, and self-care to keep going.
• OTRNQualitative2025Vulnerability situations of adolescents and young people from rural areas undergoing cancer treatment.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PRural adolescents and young people with cancer described shock and confusion at diagnosis, lost friendships, stopped school, work and leisure, and found travel for treatment exhausting. Distance to care could make them want to stop treatment.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2025Child Development Allied Health Services in Rural and Remote Areas: A Systematic Scoping Review of Drivers, Barriers and Enabling Strategies to Delivery of Services.The Australian journal of rural healthNew rural child development services were created because existing care was inadequate, travel was long, staff were scarce and waits were long. Delivery in schools, homes and local clinics, plus training parents and teachers, was reported most often.
• OTOther2025Community Warriors: Development and Validation of a Social and Emotional Well-Being Tool for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Youth.The Australian journal of rural healthNew short self-report and carer-report versions of a strength-based well-being tool for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth captured most information from longer versions.
• OTQualitative2025Photovoice as Pedagogy in a Pacific Setting: Exploring Complexity in Cook Islands Food Environments With Adolescent Learners.The Journal of school healthAdolescents used photos to explain how school meals, shop prices, and home foods shape eating. Teachers described this as helping students, including quiet learners and those with learning needs, take part and share ideas.
• OTRNMeta-Analysis2025Case Management for Enhancing Wellbeing, Resilience, and Quality of Life in Caregivers of Children and Adolescents With Chronic Illnesses and Disabilities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Nursing & health sciencesCase management for parents and carers of children with chronic illness or disability produced small improvements in caregiver wellbeing, less distress, and better satisfaction with services. Nurses and occupational therapists may add structured care coordination to family support.
• PTOTSLPRNSystematic Review2025Care provided by humanoid robots: a scoping review.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaHumanoid robots in healthcare were used mainly for social interaction, with some physical rehabilitation support and health information. This review mapped how they were used, not whether they improved patient outcomes.
• OTCohort2025Care needs and factors reducing caregiver burden for children with special health care needs in out-of-home care in Japan: An observational study.Japan journal of nursing science : JJNSChildren in Japanese infant homes with special healthcare needs required more weekly care time for feeding, sleep and bathing. Over six months, care time increased, so a short stay may not reduce the burden they bring home.
• PTOTSLPRNSystematic Review2025Social determination in the health of children born preterm: a scoping review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemPreterm infants' development and health service use were reported to track home context: caregiver education, housing, support, breastfeeding, maternal stress, alcohol, and language. No studies measured environment or food access.
• PTOTRNOther2025Symptoms of long COVID in children and adolescents: a scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PChildren and adolescents with long COVID commonly reported fatigue, headache, cough, sleep and mood problems, and poor concentration. Younger children had more cough and nasal symptoms; adolescents had more emotional, cognitive and pain symptoms.
• PTOTSLPRNOther2025Brisbane Burn Scar Impact Profile for children aged less than 8 years cross-cultural adaptation.Revista brasileira de enfermagemThe Brisbane Burn Scar Impact Profile translated into Brazilian Portuguese is reliable for assessing quality of life in children under 8 with burn scars. It helps caregivers report itch, mobility, social interaction and emotional impacts after burns.
• PTOTQualitative2025Perceived barriers and facilitators to preventing hospital-acquired pressure injury in paediatrics: A qualitative analysis.Journal of advanced nursingStaff delivering paediatric pressure injury prevention said equipment shortages, poor handovers, and tick-box screens hindered care. They valued family knowledge, clinical judgement, and team communication, not just routine risk assessment.
• OTRNQualitative2025Exploring how 'wish-granting' interventions foster wellbeing for children with life-threatening health conditions and their families: A qualitative study.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityFamilies and professionals described wish-granting as creating joy, anticipation, and shared memories that helped children with life-threatening conditions cope with treatment and see new possibilities. It reports experiences, not proof the intervention works.