A5039674186- Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
- Parental Involvement in Education
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Advanced Data Storage Technologies
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Nausea and vomiting management
- Oral and gingival health research
- Language Development and Disorders
Murdoch Children's Research Institute
2007-2025
The University of Melbourne
2009-2025
Royal Children's Hospital
2007-2024
Parenting Research Centre
2016-2017
Center for Neurosciences
2009
Unité de Nutrition Humaine
2004
Abstract Aim: Our aim was to examine the long‐term bowel dysfunction that followed surgery for Hirschsprung's disease. Methods: Of 414 patients diagnosed with disease between 1974 and 2002, 98 were interviewed using a structured questionnaire provide an assessment of function, medication, diet, physical social limitations. Forty‐two completed prospective 4‐week toileting diary 16 underwent anorectal manometry. Results: Four had permanent stomas 10 Down's syndrome. remaining 84 (mean age 12 ±...
objectives were to investigate the relations between associated anomalies and ARM types, timing of reconstructive surgery. Subjects data collectionARM patients under 18 years age treated in one ARM-Net Consortium registered registry until 1 March 2023 included.Each centre has a lead paediatric surgeon who is responsible for patient registration collection at their respective centre.Patient are de-identified pseudonymized before collection.Surgeons can only re-identify own with personal...
In Melbourne, Australia, strict ‘lockdowns’ were implemented in 2020 to suppress COVID-19, significantly disrupting daily life. Young people (<18 years) with medical conditions have an elevated risk of mental health problems and may been disproportionately affected by the distress associated COVID-19 restrictions. To investigate this, we conducted a single-site, longitudinal cohort study involving parents 135 children adolescents conditions. Using adapted version CoRonavIruS Health Impact...
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a group parenting intervention designed to strengthen home learning environment children from disadvantaged families. Two cluster randomised controlled superiority trials were conducted in parallel and delivered within existing services: 6-week (51 locations randomised; 986 parents) for parents infants (aged 6–12 months), 10-week facilitated playgroup (58 1200 toddlers 12–36 months). Each trial had three conditions: (smalltalk group-only); enhanced...
Aim: To describe over‐the‐counter (OTC) medicine use by Australian parents for children aged birth to 24 months; types of medicines used and indications use. Methods: A cross‐sectional survey was conducted using a self‐administered questionnaire. total 640 questionnaires were distributed who attended hospital outpatient clinic, maternal child health centre, or childcare service in Melbourne, Australia. Results: 325 completed (50.1%). Of these, 98.2% had reportedly purchased at least one OTC...
The quality of the home learning environment has a significant influence on children's language and communication skills during early years with children from disadvantaged families disproportionately affected. This paper describes protocol participant baseline characteristics community-based effectiveness study. It evaluates effects 'smalltalk', brief group parenting intervention (with or without coaching) childhood environment. study comprises two cluster randomised controlled superiority...
Hirschsprung's disease is more common in children with Down syndrome, but the outcome for continence this group unclear. The aim of present study was to determine natural history bowel function syndrome and disease.We undertook a retrospective all patients both diagnosed at Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, between 1974 2001 using structured questionnaire.Ten 20 eligible were interviewed. Fecal incontinence (87%), as episodes diarrhea perianal excoriation (40%). Persistent constipation...
Aims and objectives. To explore parental management of childhood complaints with respect to factors associated the purchase over‐the‐counter medicines sources information accessed by parents. Background. The use is extensive, but this practice not without risks. ensure safe use, nurses other healthcare providers need understand reasons for they access regarding practices. Design. A cross‐sectional survey. Method. Three‐hundred twenty‐five parents children (aged birth 24 months) were...