Clinical pediatrics
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Clinical pediatrics · Feb 2016
Dissemination of Evidence-Based Behavioral Advice via Video in Pediatric Primary Care: An Acceptance and Utilization Study.
Research suggests that multimedia-based interventions possess advantages for disseminating safe and effective methods of behavior management to parents in pediatric primary care; however, little is known about their utilization in real-life settings. In order to maximize the impact of multimedia resources, more knowledge regarding dissemination and implementation is needed. ⋯ Multimedia interventions for behavior management are likely to be well received, but systematic methods of implementation are needed. Further study of dissemination of multimedia interventions is merited.
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Clinical pediatrics · Feb 2016
Observational StudyThe Association Between Bathing Habits and Severity of Atopic Dermatitis in Children.
Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disease that frequently affects children. The current recommendations on management using lifestyle modification are highly variable, leading to confusion and uncertainty among patients. ⋯ Atopic dermatitis severity may be associated with a longer duration of bathing. The frequency of bathing does not appear to affect atopic dermatitis severity.
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Clinical pediatrics · Feb 2016
Associations Between Parental Health Literacy, Use of Asthma Management Plans, and Child's Asthma Control.
There are some studies demonstrating the effectiveness of the provision of written asthma action plans in improving asthma outcomes. There exist little data on the ability of parents to use these plans to make asthma care decisions. ⋯ HL is associated with parental ability to use WAMPs to respond to asthma scenarios. Parental HL may play a role in parents' ability to appropriately use WAMPs.
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Clinical pediatrics · Jan 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialDoes Health Literacy Level Influence the Effectiveness of a Kiosk-Based Intervention Delivered in the Pediatric Emergency Department?
This study assesses parents' literacy skills and evaluates how literacy levels influenced the effectiveness of a health communication intervention designed to improve safety knowledge in low-income, urban families. ⋯ Participants reading level had an independent and significant effect on safety knowledge outcomes. Literacy level should be considered in all patient education efforts.