A5014897328- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Methemoglobinemia and Tumor Lysis Syndrome
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon Monoxide
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
University of Saskatchewan
2013-2024
Research Network (United States)
2024
Saskatchewan Health Authority
2018-2023
Saskatchewan Health
2023
Canadian Respiratory Research Network
2022
University of Toronto
2019-2021
Hospital for Sick Children
2019-2021
SickKids Foundation
2019-2021
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
2019-2021
Dalhousie University
2019-2021
<h3>Background:</h3> Risk factors for severe outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection are not well established in children. We sought to describe pediatric hospital admissions associated with Canada and identify risk more disease. <h3>Methods:</h3> conducted a national prospective study using the infrastructure Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program (CPSP). Cases involving children who were admitted microbiologically confirmed reported from Apr. 8 Dec. 31 2020, through weekly online questionnaires...
Background Multidisciplinary pain treatment facilities (MPTFs) are considered the optimal settings for management of chronic (CP). This study aimed (1) to determine distribution MPTFs across Canada, (2) document time access and types services, (3) compare results those obtained in 2005–2006. Methods cross-sectional used same MPTF definition as 2005–2006—that is, a clinic staffed with professionals from minimum three different disciplines (including at least one medical specialty) whose...
Chronic pain affects 1-3 million Canadian children and adolescents their families. The primary objective of the Partnering For Pain project was to collaboratively identify top 10 research priorities in pediatric chronic pain.Partnering took a patient-oriented approach followed modified James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) according people with lived experience (patients), family members health care providers (clinicians). PSP completed 4 phases between May December 2018: 1)...
Importance The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in multiple socially restrictive public health measures and reported negative mental impacts youths. Few studies have evaluated incidence rates by sex, region, social determinants across an entire population. Objective To estimate the of hospitalizations for conditions, stratified determinants, children adolescents (hereinafter referred to as youths ) young adults comparing prepandemic pandemic-prevalent periods. Design, Setting, Participants This...
Children living with chronic comorbid conditions are at increased risk for severe COVID-19, though there is limited evidence regarding the risks associated specific and which children may benefit from targeted COVID-19 therapies. The objective of this study was to identify factors disease among hospitalized in Canada.We conducted a national prospective on microbiologically confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection via Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program (CPSP) April 2020-May 2021. Cases were...
<h3>Importance</h3> The research agenda in pediatric hospital medicine has seldom considered the perspectives of young people, parents and caregivers, health care professionals. Their may be useful identifying questions on topics for research. <h3>Objective</h3> To prioritize unanswered from parents/caregivers, <h3>Design, Setting, Participants</h3> Between August 4, 2020, 19, 2021, two online surveys a virtual workshop were conducted, using modified Delphi technique nominal group technique....
The seasonality, clinical and radiographic features outcome of aseptic meningitis have been described for regional outbreaks but data from a wider geographic area is necessary to delineate the epidemiology this condition.A retrospective chart review was completed children presenting with eight Canadian pediatric hospitals over two-year period.There were 233 cases proven enteroviral (EV) meningitis, 495 74 possible most occurring July October. Headache, vomiting, meningismus photophobia more...
Patient and family-centered care patient engagement practices have strong evidence-based links with quality safety for both patients health providers. Expectations advanced beyond hearing the perspective taking wishes into account. A participatory approach including as partners in their journey is expected, but attitudes toward remain barriers practice. As service organizations shift from a system-centered to delivery model, black ice occurs. In this Black Ice article, we present some...
Hospitalizations for eating disorders rose dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health restrictions, or stringency, are believed to have played a role in exacerbating disorders. Few studies of pandemic extended period when public stringency restrictions were lifted.
AbstractBackground: Researchers and trainers from many professions settings have emphasized the importance of explicit training in interprofessional collaboration (IPC), but interest best practice for IPC remains unknown.Methods Findings: A 33-item Internet-based survey was completed by 486 practicing professionals students sectors health education. The assessed experiences knowledge as well barriers to further IPC. Overall, there agreement among respondents regarding Satisfaction with...
Albumin, a serum transport protein, provides 80% of colloid osmotic pressure. Congenital analbuminemia (CAA) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by absence albumin. Fifty cases CAA have been reported throughout the world; however, little known about its clinical impact. Most few signs and symptoms. Twelve local from northwestern central plains region in Saskatchewan were identified reviewed to ascertain morbidity mortality related with CAA. All are two remote First Nations...
<h3>Background:</h3> Leading authorities in North America recommend universal screening via total serum bilirubin (TSB) measurement or transcutaneous bilirubinometry (TcB) for kernicterus prevention. We assessed costs associated with these 2 methods hospital and urban rural community settings. <h3>Methods:</h3> Our tertiary care centre Saskatoon, about 5600 births per year, serves the local population of 300 000; addition, 30% patients are referred from outside surrounding area. obtained...
Painful experiences are common among hospitalized children. Long-term negative biopsychosocial consequences of undertreated pain recognized.The study benchmarks prevalence, assessment, and treatment as first steps to improve care in a Canadian tertiary hospital.Single-day audits were undertaken on the pediatric ward (PW), emergency department (ED), maternal services (MS). Participants (child or caregiver proxy) reported hospital preceding 24 h; medical records reviewed for assessment...
Abstract This study describes the minimum incidence of pediatric complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), clinical features, and treatments recommended by pediatricians clinics in Canada. Participants Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program reported new cases CRPS aged 2 to 18 years monthly completed a detailed case reporting questionnaire from September 2017 August 2019. Descriptive analysis was completed, annual sex age groupings estimated. A total 198 were Program, 168 (84.8%) met...
Drug-induced movement disorders are most commonly associated with neuroleptics. There a few reports of abnormal involuntary movements antihistamines. We present case dystonic triggered independently by cetirizine and mepyramine maleate in child. A 4-year-old girl (19.5 kg) presented unusual head upper limb following 18-day use (5 mg/day) for presumptive allergic rhinitis. Symptoms began right eye tic followed frequent shoulder shrugging the next day. The was discontinued when she developed...
ABSTRACT Background Children living with chronic comorbid conditions are at increased risk for severe COVID-19, though there is limited evidence regarding the risks associated specific and which children may benefit from targeted COVID-19 therapies. The objective of this study was to identify factors disease among hospitalized in Canada. Methods We conducted a national prospective on microbiologically confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection via Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program April 2020–May...
Pediatric chronic pain is a significant problem in Canada, affecting one five youth. This study describes the impact of pandemic on experiences Canadian families living with through interviews youth pain, parents, and siblings.
Physicians require breastfeeding education appropriate to their roles. The aim of this survey was determine physician learning needs and inform development for physicians.
Abstract Background Paediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome (PIMS) is a rare but serious condition temporally associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Using the Canadian Surveillance Program (CPSP), national surveillance system, we aimed to 1) study impact of linkage on clinical and laboratory characteristics, outcomes in hospitalized children PIMS across Canada 2) identify risk factors for ICU admission, 3) establish minimum incidence hospitalizations due compare it acute COVID-19....
Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 youth, many of whom manage their using a biopsychosocial approach. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way that healthcare is delivered. As part larger program research, this study aimed to understand impact on pediatric chronic care delivery including patients’ outcomes, from perspective providers. A qualitative descriptive design was used and 21 providers various professional roles, clinical settings, geographic locations across Canada were interviewed. Using...
Abstract Background Children living with chronic comorbid conditions are at increased risk for severe COVID-19 disease, though there is limited evidence regarding the risks associated specific and which children may benefit from targeted therapies. Age-specific baseline indicators of severity also needed to evaluate effectiveness SARS-CoV-2 vaccination strategies in paediatric population. Objectives In this study, we aimed 1) identify factors children, 2) describe rates hospitalization,...