For many parents, potty training can seem an anxiety-provoking and daunting challenge, exacerbated by minimal scientific evidence existing to support professionals.
Self-harming behaviours in children and young people are an alarming reality, with provision of effective treatment historically compromised. The present systematic literature review highlights attitudes displayed by healthcare professionals towards this health problem, providing valuable insight by analysing how these attitudes can impact patient care. Ten studies were included, allowing creation of a narrative synthesis of qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods evidence. Six themes emerged: negativity, positivity, worry or fear, the emotional impact of working with these patients, professional roles and ward-dependent concerns. Overall, professional negativity towards this patient group, in the form of apprehensiveness, was accentuated by fear of worsening their symptoms. The attitude aforementioned impacts on treatment by hindering creation of meaningful therapeutic relationships. Educational opportunities that increase healthcare professionals’ knowledge of self-harm have the potential to provide invaluable power by promoting positive attitudes.
Henoch-Schönlein purpura is an acute self-limited illness and usually resolves without treatment, but may lead to complications. It is the most common form of systemic vasculitis in children; 90% of cases occur in childhood under the age of 10 years
With Christmas looming, families will be on the lookout for the perfect present to give their child. This is a good opportunity for health visitors to put on their health promotion hat to encourage parents to consider the safety of the toys they are buying
Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder is a type of eating disorder in which people avoid certain foods or limit their consumption. It commonly affects children in whom it results in an inability to meet the body's nutritional and energy needs
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