Research and commentary
Sensitive diagnosis lessens parents’ upset over cystic fibrosis
How parents are told their child may have cystic fibrosis can affect their distress
What should parents tell children admitted to hospital about their diagnosis?
Lucy Bray looks at the implications for practice of a study examining how parents share medical information with their children
When a child dies, grandparents have unique support needs
The emotional pain felt by grandparents is often overlooked
Waiting on a newborn’s result from a heel prick test is an anxious time for parents
Healthcare professionals’ and parents’ experiences of the confirmatory testing period
What parents need to know about cystic fibrosis adult services
Parents managing a child’s cystic fibrosis need help when they switch to adult services
Exploring new methods of adherence assessment for asthma care
Study looks at using an electronic monitoring device to measure adherence to treatment in young people with severe asthma
Recognising the barriers to physical activity for children with disabilities
Research highlights the barriers to exercise for young people with disabilities
Socio-economic inequalities in childhood and adolescence
History shows that children from under privileged backgrounds used to be underweight but can now be obese or overweight
Holding children for clinical procedures: a collaborative approach
Study recommends using a clinical pause to engage a child during difficult clinical procedures
Using research to inform obesity reduction strategies
Working with families for the benefit of each child is central to tackling obesity
Can acupuncture help to reduce anxiety in children and young people?
Considering the implications of studies into neonatal, child and adolescent health
Why it is important to engage children and young people in managing their asthma
Implications of studies into neonatal, child and adolescent health