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Children’S Experiences Of Hospitalization Over Time: An Evaluation Of Using Poetry And Creative Writing By Children To Assess Their Experiences Of Hospitalization, David Wood

Patient Experience Journal

This article explores children’s experiences of hospital admissions through their poetry and creative writing and assesses the validity of this medium compared to other methods of evaluation. Pediatric patient experiences of hospital and their effects on children have been studied in various ways and there have been stepwise changes throughout the past century, matching the overall changes of medical care from paternalistic to patient centered. 17 poems were analyzed from children aged 6-13 years old (median 10) for recurrent themes whilst admitted to a large tertiary hospital in the north of England. Children frequently wrote about attacks on their senses, …

Symptom Relief And Quality Of Life In Autistic Children Using Medical Cannabis: A Secondary Analysis, Wendy J. Ross, Md, Faap, Jennie Ryan, Madalene Zale, Alexander Fossi, Mph

Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Posters

Objectives

• This study aimed to examine the experiences of parents and caregivers of autistic children who used medical cannabis (MMJ) for the treatment of core symptoms or co-occurring conditions
• Considered priorities and outcomes of medical cannabis use, including: 1) Quality of life (QoL) effects; 2) Symptoms of interest; 3) Symptoms of co-occurring conditions

Conditions That Mimic Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In A Pediatric Population: A Diagnostic Guide For Primary Care Providers, Elena Schatell

Capstone Showcase

This article outlines common neurobiological, developmental, psychological, and other medical diagnoses and conditions that symptomatically mimic attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the pediatric population. Many of these disorders are comorbid with ADHD, but they may also be misdiagnosed as ADHD. Due to the similarity in presentation, these conditions must be included when formulating a differential diagnosis. Accurately diagnosing a child with ADHD requires a thorough evaluation and work up to rule out diagnoses on the differential.