Freia De Bock

Parental needs and experiences with e-Health applications in chronic pediatric care – a scoping review

Abstract Background The number of children and adolescents living with a chronic condition is steadily increasing. These conditions often place a considerable burden on affected individuals and their families. E-Health applications have the potential to support families by provid...

Designing a School-Based, Complex Public Health Intervention to Improve Iodine Awareness in Adolescents in Six Countries

Background: Iodine is an essential micronutrient required for foetal development, cognitive function, and metabolic regulation; however, suboptimal iodine status remains a public health concern in Europe and other regions. Improving food literacy related to iodine may support hea...

Caregiver-reported experience of integrated care for children with special health care needs and its sociodemographic, health- and network-related correlates in Germany: Cross-sectional results from the PART-CHILD cohort

Abstract Background Children with special health care needs (CSHCN) often rely on cross-sectoral care networks involving medical, therapeutic, educational, and social services. However, key dimensions of integrated care, including cross-sectoral communication and attention to fam...