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Filter by:The vision of the Long-term Exercise Effects from Robotic Walking (LEER) research program is to develop optimal, individualized exercise strategies that would in turn enhance the health and well-being of non-ambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP). To date, it has not been possible to study exercise among non-ambulatory children with cerebral palsy in a structured and standardized manner. Improved possibilities to carry out such studies are now offered by the robotic medical device Innowalk, which allows various training options in an upright weight-bearing position. In order to design optimal exercise strategies for children with cerebral palsy, the investigators will examine the effects of two tailored training programs, using Innowalk. Changes in cardiopulmonary and metabolic parameters, and in the levels of brain derived neurotropic factor (BDNF), nerve growth factor (NGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) will be examined. The investigators will assess the acute (1 day), adaptive (16 weeks), and long-term (1 year) effects of the exercise programs through indirect calorimetry and blood samples at multiple time points. The investigators will also study the environmental and behavioral factors facilitating and hindering participation in exercise, by semi-structured interviews. The goal is to design improved individualized exercise programs that will increase health and well-being in the children and their families, thereby decreasing the use of medications and healthcare.
The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of passive smoking on the levels of salivary TAS, TOS, LL-37 and dental status in children.In the study the parents of children were asked to fill out a complete survey about smoking habits. After filling out the questionnaire, according to the survey results, a total of 180 children were included to the study as follows; 90 children exposed to passive smoking, and 90 children in the control group (unexposed controls). Also demographic data were recorded (age, gender, parental education levels, child's tooth-brushing habit and child's daily dietary sugar exposure, family income). Dental examination of children were performed and caries prevalance of the patients were recorded. Unstimulated saliva samples were collected from children. Saliva 'cotinine levels' which are expected to increase in passive smoking group; 'antimicrobial peptide LL-37' and oxidative stress markers 'total antioxidant status' (TAS), and' total oxidant status' (TOS) were evaluated by using Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The obtained data parameters of the two groups were evaluated and comparison was performed.
This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of web-based mobile intervention (Icory -Solution) developed to pediatric patients and their parents in the pathway of outpatient surgery treatment in pre-intra- and postoperative setting: (1) Examine the effectiveness of the intervention on children's preoperative anxiety and fear, and postoperative pain (2) examine the effectiveness of the intervention on parental anxiety and satisfaction in children´s care path and (3) examine the experiences of the gamification in children in the intervention group.
Prevalence of myopia and its complications has been increasing over the past decades, especially among children and adolescents. It reaches record levels in Asia: nearly 80% of the population in some regions in 2012 where the investigators speak in terms of epidemic. ATROPINE 0.01% eyedrops one drop per day is today an evolutive myopia treatment, whose results are promising. The investigators use this eye drops in our clinical practice at hospital of Saint-Etienne since 2017. Few clinical data have been published so far concerning the French population. The investigators would like to build a database so that the investigators can publish our results and share our experience.
In the emergency department, a sick child is usually seen first by a nurse. Their job is to quickly assess how sick the child is and what immediate care is needed. The nurse will usually use electronic devices to check vital signs, such as body temperature, pulse rate and blood oxygen levels. However, the nurse normally has to manually count the respiration rate (this is the number of breaths taken each minute) because there is no suitable device which can do this automatically. Knowing the respiration rate is very important because if it is not normal, the nurse knows that the child may be seriously ill. Counting the respiration rate of sick children can be difficult and takes up a lot of time, especially if the child is upset, crying or moving about. To overcome this problem we are developing a device that automatically measures respiration rate in children. It works by directly sensing the air coming from the nose or the mouth when held at a small distance (about 30 cm) from the face. So far, the device has been shown to work in a research laboratory at Sheffield Hallam University. The aim is to develop it into a handheld, userfriendly device, ensuring that it complies with strict safety regulations. This application is to carry out an evaluation of our new device against its gold standard, on adult volunteers and on children attending Sheffield Children's Hospital for sleep studies as part of their clinical care. In the future, when nurses use the device they will easily be able to measure each child's respiration rate so that the most seriously ill children will be identified earlier and get correct treatment more quickly. This will ensure that the right children get admitted to intensive care units sooner and, in some cases, child deaths will be prevented.
The primary aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of a profound school teacher training programme to teach a mindfulness-based programme (.b) in Danish schools on the pupils self-reported mental well-being at seven months. The secondary aims are to evaluate i) the effectiveness of the profound school teacher training programme to teach the .b-programme in Danish schools on the pupils self-reported mental well-being post intervention (at five months).
This study aims to (1) develop an intelligent customer-driven solution for pediatric surgery care for parents of children undergoing circumcision and their children; (2) examine the effectiveness of the intervention on outcomes of parents (self-efficacy in child care, perioperative knowledge, and satisfaction in perioperative care, need for information and anxiety) and children (preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain); and (3) explore users' (parents, children, health care professionals) perceptions of the intervention and suggestions for improvement.
Children with sensory impairment (SPD) are often unable to sit still and focus their attention. This can affect the children by limiting their opportunities for participation in school activities. Previous studies indicate a link between childhood SPD, childhood anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in adulthood. Research and clinical experience suggest that systematic use of proprioceptive-tactile stimulant aids may have a positive effect for children with SPD. The aim of the project is to investigate and describe the effects of a systematic use of proprioceptive-tactile stimulating vest, MyFit®, for children 6-12 years with SPD in the form of sensory-seeking behaviour. Research questions: - Can systematic use of MyFit® for children with sensory seeking behaviour increase their participation in school activities? - Can systematic use of MyFit® support children with sensory seeking behaviour to increase their awareness, concentration and focus on tasks? - Can systematic use of MyFit® affect children's feelings of confidence and self-efficacy? The project seeks to answer these questions to contribute to knowledge on how children with sensory seeking behaviours can be supported for better participation in school activities. The study will be a randomized controlled trial of 240 children with SPD and sensory seeking behaviour.
This study will evaluate how much of the essential amino acid lysine school-aged children are using for protein synthesis when consuming different cereal grains. Six healthy children between 6-10y will be recruited. They will be given cooked white rice, corn, oats, black beans, and milk. Using a minimally invasive technique, the amount of lysine that is available from cereal grain products will be determined. With the results from this research project accurate diet recommendations will be developed for children consuming cereal-based diets.
This study focuses on preoperative anxiety in children and non-drug methods to reduce anxiety. During surgery under general anesthesia, children may be anxious because of separation from their parents, fear of anesthesia, or loss of control. In order to reduce the anxiety of the child, anesthesiologists sometimes use an anxiolytic medicine. This premedication can reduce the anxiety of children. However, side effects are often observed as rebound anxiety after the operation or a delay to discharge from hospital. In recent years, alternative methods to premedication have been studied to reduce the anxiety of children. For example, video games and cartoons are distraction methods. Studies have shown that using a video game or cartoon during the waiting phases (in the room, when traveling, in the permutation room) reduces the anxiety of children and with the same efficiency as anxiolytic. In this study, the investigators will evaluate the effectiveness of a tablet game and a cartoon to reduce the anxiety of children.