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Models of transitional care for young people with complex health needs: a scoping review

Submitted by feedbot on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 01:40
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Conclusions  Despite agreement about the importance of effective transitional care, there is a paucity of evidence to inform best practice about both the process of and what constitutes effective transitional care. There is therefore an urgent need for research to evaluate current transitional care practices for young people with CHNs. (Source: Child: Care, Health and Development)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Sponsor Message:</i></b> Please support the <a href="http://www.doctorsinchains.org/">DoctorsInChains.org</a> campaign for the health workers in Bahrain. #FreeDoctors</p></div>
Conclusions  Despite agreement about the importance of effective transitional care, there is a paucity of evidence to inform best practice about both the process of and what constitutes effective transitional care. There is therefore an urgent need for research to evaluate current transitional care practices for young people with CHNs. (Source: Child: Care, Health and Development) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Please support the DoctorsInChains.org campaign for the health workers in Bahrain. #FreeDoctors
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When the womb is no longer safe: chorioamnionitis.

Submitted by feedbot on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 22:45
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This article investigates current ideas about prevention, diagnosis and treatment from a midwifery point of view. PMID: 21999053 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Midwifery Today with Internationalm Midwife)
This article investigates current ideas about prevention, diagnosis and treatment from a midwifery point of view. PMID: 21999053 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Midwifery Today with Internationalm Midwife)
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Cochlear implantation in children with cerebral palsy

Submitted by feedbot on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 02:22
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Conclusions: Children with complex needs are increasingly being referred for consideration of cochlear implantation. Further research is required to help guide candidacy, but each case must be considered individually. Higher functioning does appear to be the most important prognostic indicator regarding outcome but the effect of modest improvement in sound perception should not be underestimated. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Conclusions: Children with complex needs are increasingly being referred for consideration of cochlear implantation. Further research is required to help guide candidacy, but each case must be considered individually. Higher functioning does appear to be the most important prognostic indicator regarding outcome but the effect of modest improvement in sound perception should not be underestimated. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
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Mortality from 1 to 16-18 years in bilateral cerebral palsy

Submitted by feedbot on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 22:00
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Conclusions Although there were deaths throughout the childhood and teenage years, the majority of children with bilateral CP are likely to survive to adulthood, especially if they do not have major functional impairment at 2 years. This confirms findings of other studies of children with CP. (Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood)
Conclusions Although there were deaths throughout the childhood and teenage years, the majority of children with bilateral CP are likely to survive to adulthood, especially if they do not have major functional impairment at 2 years. This confirms findings of other studies of children with CP. (Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood)
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Outcome of selective motor fasciculotomy in the treatment of upper limb spasticity

Submitted by feedbot on Sun, 10/09/2011 - 22:00
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Conclusions: The selective motor fasciculotomy of musculocutaneous, median, and ulnar nerves significantly reduces spasticity in the affected muscle groups and thereby improves the self-care (motor) functions in selected people with cerebral palsy who have harmful resistant spasticity without any organic shortening of the muscles. The procedure is safe and the spasticity does not recur. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences)
Conclusions: The selective motor fasciculotomy of musculocutaneous, median, and ulnar nerves significantly reduces spasticity in the affected muscle groups and thereby improves the self-care (motor) functions in selected people with cerebral palsy who have harmful resistant spasticity without any organic shortening of the muscles. The procedure is safe and the spasticity does not recur. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences)
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Inclusion of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy in regular schools/classes

Submitted by feedbot on Sun, 10/09/2011 - 11:48
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(Source: Revista Paulista de Pediatria)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Sponsor Message:</i></b> Please support the <a href="http://www.doctorsinchains.org/">DoctorsInChains.org</a> campaign for the health workers in Bahrain. #FreeDoctors</p></div>
(Source: Revista Paulista de Pediatria) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Please support the DoctorsInChains.org campaign for the health workers in Bahrain. #FreeDoctors
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School inclusion of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: is this possible for all of them in our days?

Submitted by feedbot on Sun, 10/09/2011 - 11:48
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CONCLUSIONS: Up to now, inclusion of children with CP in regular schools proved to be indicated for those hemiplegic, with GMFCS level I or II, without epilepsy and with normal speech. (Source: Revista Paulista de Pediatria)
CONCLUSIONS: Up to now, inclusion of children with CP in regular schools proved to be indicated for those hemiplegic, with GMFCS level I or II, without epilepsy and with normal speech. (Source: Revista Paulista de Pediatria)
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Cognitive profile, motor deficits and influence of facilitators for rehabilitation of children with neurological dysfunction

Submitted by feedbot on Sun, 10/09/2011 - 11:48
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OBJETIVO: Investigar se crianças e adolescentes saudáveis e com doenças neurológicas podem ser reunidas em grupos distintos e homogêneos, usando como critérios o desempenho cognitivo, o funcionamento motor e as percepções dos pais quanto aos facilitadores para a reabilitação. MÉTODOS: Participaram deste estudo 15 crianças saudáveis (C) e 43 pacientes (28 com paralisia cerebral e 15 com acidente vascular cerebral), entre cinco e 18 anos. Foi aplicado aos pais o instrumento denominado Avaliação dos Fatores Ambientais relacionados à Reabilitação Neurológica Infantil (AFARNI). O comprometimento cognitivo foi avaliado por meio do Mini-Exame do Estado Mental, adaptado para essa faixa etária, e o comprometimento motor foi investigado por avaliação clínica. Para comparar os ...
OBJETIVO: Investigar se crianças e adolescentes saudáveis e com doenças neurológicas podem ser reunidas em grupos distintos e homogêneos, usando como critérios o desempenho cognitivo, o funcionamento motor e as percepções dos pais quanto aos facilitadores para a reabilitação. MÉTODOS: Participaram deste estudo 15 crianças saudáveis (C) e 43 pacientes (28 com paralisia cerebral e 15 com acidente vascular cerebral), entre cinco e 18 anos. Foi aplicado aos pais o instrumento denominado Avaliação dos Fatores Ambientais relacionados à Reabilitação Neurológica Infantil (AFARNI).
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Pediatric Orthopaedic Experts Offer Guidance To Transitioning Children With Cerebral Palsy To Adult

Submitted by feedbot on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 09:18
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(Source: Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide)
(Source: Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide)
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Sitting playfully: does the use of a centre of gravity computer game controller influence the sitting ability of young people with cerebral palsy?

Submitted by feedbot on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 22:00
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Conclusions: The study provides evidence to suggest that a meaningful and engaging therapeutic activity, such as using computer games controlled by leaning the upper body, can help to improve sitting ability in children with neuromotor dysfunction. Further work is required to understand fully what effects such activities have on the various components of sitting ability. [Box: see text]. PMID: 21967300 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Conclusions: The study provides evidence to suggest that a meaningful and engaging therapeutic activity, such as using computer games controlled by leaning the upper body, can help to improve sitting ability in children with neuromotor dysfunction. Further work is required to understand fully what effects such activities have on the various components of sitting ability. [Box: see text]. PMID: 21967300 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
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