Articles: pediatrics.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Apr 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial[Reasons for non-attendance and cancellations in a paediatric outpatient clinic].
It is important to identify reasons for non-attendance and late cancellations in the health care system to be able to plan possible interventions. ⋯ In the control group more than 70% of late cancellations and non-attendances could have been predicted by the parents, receiving a mailed reminder reduced this proportion significantly. It remains a challenge to reduce the number of non-Danish speaking patients not attending.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Pediatric primary care to help prevent child maltreatment: the Safe Environment for Every Kid (SEEK) Model.
Effective strategies for preventing child maltreatment are needed. Few primary care-based programs have been developed, and most have not been well evaluated. ⋯ The Safe Environment for Every Kid (SEEK) model of pediatric primary care seems promising as a practical strategy for helping prevent child maltreatment. Replication and additional evaluation of the model are recommended.
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Pediatric emergency care · Mar 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyEffect of high-fidelity simulation on Pediatric Advanced Life Support training in pediatric house staff: a randomized trial.
To assess the effect of high-fidelity simulation (SIM) on cognitive performance after a training session involving several mock resuscitations designed to teach and reinforce Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) algorithms. ⋯ The use of high-fidelity simulation in a PALS training session resulted in improved cognitive performance by pediatric house staff. Future studies should address skill and knowledge decays and team dynamics, and clearly defined and reproducible outcome measures should be sought.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Pediatric advanced life support re-training by videoconferencing compared to face-to-face instruction: a planned non-inferiority trial.
Videoconferencing technology may be useful for providing Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) re-training to geographically isolated providers. Yet, it is unclear whether learning outcomes will be similar to those obtained with traditional, face-to-face instruction. This study assess whether PALS re-training provided via live, interactive videoconferencing was as effective as the same instruction provided in a face-to-face format on PALS knowledge, psychomotor skills, and confidence in performing resuscitation skills. ⋯ For outcomes assessed following instruction and at 1 year, videoconferencing was not inferior to face-to-face delivery. These findings hold promise for use of videoconferencing to deliver PALS re-training to geographically isolated providers.
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Preventive medicine · Aug 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialThe pediatric residency training on tobacco project: four-year parent outcome findings.