Evidence to Innovation
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The impact of essential supports to prevent child maltreatment during a pandemic
The stress and social distancing related to the COVID-19 pandemic have been associated with mental health challenges for parents and increased violence against children. Extended time at home may have led to behavioural challenges in children. And when parents experience social isolation and adverse mental health, including post-traumatic stress symptoms, there’s more risk of child…
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Moving towards personalized care to improve postsurgical recovery for pediatric patients
One in four children and adolescents take over three months to fully recover from their surgical procedure. During this period, they may experience chronic pain and reduced mobility, which can lead to excessive use of opioid medications (prescription painkillers), increased hospital visits, and reduced trust in the health-care system. Researchers at BC Children’s Hospital Research…
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Youth engagement enhances trauma-informed care in paediatrics, says new report
Although research shows that consulting with youth improves the delivery of health care, adolescent perspectives are often absent from medical literature. A new report aims to change that by highlighting the ideas and recommendations from diverse youth across Canada who participated in a national consultation about trauma-informed care.
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