Thousands of parents of sick or premature babies cannot be closely involved in their child's hospital care due to inadequate support services, a new report has found.
Teenagers' tendency to put on weight at puberty has been linked to a sudden drop in the calories burned while resting, in a new study. When girls and boys reach puberty there is a rapid drop in calories burned, which is counter-intuitive as...
Nurses' concerns about children sexting and sharing sexual images should always be followed up, according to new guidance.
College calls for protected funding for health visitors as number of posts falls [0.03%]
大学呼吁设立保健访视员专项基金 因其职位数量在减少
The RCN has called for protected funding for health visitors as latest workforce figures showed hundreds fewer posts in recent months.
Understanding the endocrinopathies associated with the treatment of childhood cancer: part 1 [0.03%]
儿童癌症治疗相关的内分泌疾病理解（一）
Tanya Urquhart,Jacqueline Collin
Tanya Urquhart
This article explores endocrinopathies associated with late effects of treatments for childhood cancers. It is the first of two articles on the subject, the second to be published in November. This is a growing area of care, as more than 80...
Nurse-initiated and criteria-led discharge from hospital for children and young people [0.03%]
护士主导的并以标准为依据的儿童及青少年出院模式
Constance Gray,Martin Christensen,Shannon Bakon
Constance Gray
The readiness of a child or young person for discharge includes patient safety, the family's ability to care for the child at home and the ongoing treatment they will need, which has a direct influence on their health outcomes and future re...
How holistic nursing can enhance the quality of life of children with cystic fibrosis [0.03%]
整体护理如何改善囊性纤维化儿童的生活质量
Kirsty Tointon,Jane Hunt
Kirsty Tointon
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common life-limiting genetic conditions. This article presents a case study of a teenager with one of the rarer presentations of CF. This case study explores the experiences of her and her family. It ...
Bronchiolitis [0.03%]
急性支气管炎
Daniel Allen
Daniel Allen
In England last year, nearly 40,000 babies and young children with bronchiolitis were admitted to hospital. This infection is usually caused by the respiratory syncytial virus, and in most cases symptoms are mild and last only a few days. H...
Background Newborn screening (NBS) is used to identify pre-symptomatic babies who carry, or are affected by, genetic or congenital conditions ( UK Newborn Screening Programme Centre 2012 ). In England, parents are required to provide inform...
Support for families [0.03%]
家庭支持
Families need support to understand the implications of screening results.