Fatigue and Quality of Life in Children with Chronic Health Conditions
An extensive literature review indicated that, in comparison to the issue of pain, fatigue and quality of life (QOL) in children (ages 8-17 years) with chronic health problems are not adequately addressed in research or clinical practice. Only nine studies (identified by searches in MEDLINE, CINAHL, ProQuest and PsychInfo) included fatigue and any relationship to children's QOL. . . .
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Mental Health of Children with Chronic Medical Conditions
Children with chronic medical conditions are at higher risk for stress and psychiatric co-morbid conditions, most often anxiety disorders and depression. A psychological adjustment approach to chronic illness recognizes that the family, not just the medical condition, influences the child's development, response to treatment, school performance, and peer interactions. . . .
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Henoch-Schonlein Purpura: A Condition to Recognize (2009)
Vasculitis is the inflammation of blood vessel walls. Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is a common vasculitis of childhood, affecting up to 22 per 100,000 children ages 3 to 15 years. It occurs most commonly in winter months, but no specific infectious agent has been identified. . . .
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Hemoglobin A1c to Diagnose Diabetes (2009)
Advances in standardizing the hemoglobin (Hbg) A1c lab test prompted an international panel to approve the A1c for diagnosing diabetes over current fasting plasma glucose or oral glucose tolerance test methods. . . .
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Helping Schools Prevent Chronic Diseases (2004)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognize the potential for the school health program to be an efficient means to reduce risks for common chronic conditions such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes. This article outlines four comprehensive strategies and major resources that CDC and partner organizations implement to help schools address these risks. . . .
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Evidence-Based Asthma Course for Fifth Grade (2009)
A life span development approach was applied to the creation of the Acceptance of Asthma Model. The model guided the creation of a school-based academic and counseling program for fifth graders with asthma to aid their transition to middle school. . . .
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Chronically Fatigued Adolescents (2004)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is characterized by severe, debilitating fatigue in association with physical symptoms such as sore throat, headache, lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes), arthralgia (aching joints) and myalgia (aching muscles). This study looked a specific criteria for diagnosing children. . . .
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Chronically Fatigued Adolescents (2004)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is characterized by severe, debilitating fatigue in association with physical symptoms such as sore throat, headache, lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes), arthralgia (aching joints) and myalgia (aching muscles). This study looked a specific criteria for diagnosing children. . . .
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Celiac Disease (2009)
The article reviewed the physiology and management of Celiac Disease, highlighted the diagnostic process in one 11-year-old male, and described how the "Pender Health Promotion Model" was applied to help him manage his condition. . . .
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New Collaboration to Prevent Chronic Diseases
In a landmark paper, a common agenda for the American Heart and Diabetes Associations and American Cancer Society was articulated to address common primary prevention and early detection (secondary prevention) processes. . . .
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School Medication Administration Rates
The Wichita, Kansas public school system studied the numbers of students receiving prescription medication for chronic conditions from school personnel. The purpose of getting a measured rather than estimated rate of medication administration was to help plan for direct nursing service and training of other staff when the nurse was unavailable. . . .
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