Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health

Assistive device usage among children living with cerebral palsy: parents’ knowledge and perspective on its availability and usage at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ghana

Background Assistive devices can benefit a wide range of people, including those living with disabilities; those affected by severe forms of disease or trauma; and those requiring rehabilitation. Access to these devices is limited in low- and middle-income countries.Purpose The s...

Cognitive predictors of narrative retelling in early childhood

This study examined the associations between inhibitory control, working memory, inductive reasoning, awareness, and children’s narrative retelling abilities in early childhood. A total of 212 children aged 4–7 years participated in the study. Executive functions were assessed th...

Trichotillomania in bipolar spectrum adolescents is associated with an affective dysregulation phenotype: a multidimensional and cluster-analytic study

Trichotillomania (TTM) is a body-focused repetitive behavior that may function as an affect regulation strategy. In bipolar-spectrum youth, persistent emotion regulation difficulties may be particularly relevant for early recognition and intervention. In a cross-sectional design,...

Discarding Bedside Cart Paper-Packaged Supplies Between Patients: What Evidence Is Required?

Background Discarding paper-packaged sterile supplies from bedside supply carts between patients in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) is a potential practice to target for environmental stewardship. Objectives To determine opinions about this practice, including what evidenc...