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Content tagged with: parents

  • Article

    Pediatric pain treatment and prevention for hospitalized children

    The article from the International Association of Pain Reports reviews the latest research in prevention and treatment of acute and chronic pain in children. Available open source.

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    Treating Needle Fears May Reduce COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Rates by 10%

    A new large-scale study shows that a quarter of the UK adult population screens positive for a potential injection phobia. 

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    Efficient procedural pain best practices summary article from the Canadian Medical Association

    This articles outlines the recommendations for procedural pain clinical protocols, including a very useful evidence summary. This also reflects the recommendations of the World Health Organization, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and nearly every other pediatric organization in the world. Available open source.

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    Newly released in 2020: an update reinforcing treatment recommendations for pediatric pain

    Across the adult population, blood-injection-injury fears may explain approximately 10% of cases of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Addressing such fears will likely improve the effectiveness of vaccination programs.

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    Hack the The Vax On The Go!

    This free download recaps all the ways you can feel more comfortable and in control during your next needle poke.

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  • Book

    The Chronic Pain and Illness Workbook for Teens

    Pediatric pain specialist Rachel Zoffness offers evidence-based strategies to help teens turn the volume down on chronic pain and illness and get back to living their life.

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  • Article

    The Comfort Ability® Program

    An amazing program from Boston Children's Hospital designed to help children with chronic pain (and their parents!) learn strategies to better manage pain and improve their ability to do the things they want to do.

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  • Podcast

    HelpGuide: COVID-19 & KIDS, What Parents Need to Know

    Hear great practical advice in this interview of Dr. Jody Thomas by Melinda Smith of HelpGuide.

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  • Video

    Tame the Beast

    It’s time to rethink persistent pain

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  • Video

    Sweet solutions and pain management for babies

    How to use sweet solutions to minimize needle pain in babies

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  • Podcast

    Finding Your Village: Reducing Children’s Fears of Shots and Doctors Visits

    Dr. Jody Thomas talks with host Amanda on how simple strategies can make a big difference when it comes to the stress and pain of needle pokes.

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  • Podcast

    The Parent Hood: How to Manage Pain and Needle Fear in Children

    Podcast host Marina Fogle talks practical tips and simple strategie for helping kids AND parents be more calm and comfortable during needle pokes and doctor visits.

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