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Medical Trauma in Children

A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Pediatric Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 2162

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Amichai Ben-Ari

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Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel 4070000, Israel
Interests: PTSD; post-traumatic growth (PTG) processes; medical trauma; traumatic distress among refugees
Dr. David Turgoose

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Schhol of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
Interests: PTSD; complex-PTSD; medical trauma; attachment
Prof. Dr. Vito Pavone

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Department of General Surgery and Medical Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
Interests: paediatric orthopaedics; hip; arthroplasty; trauma; paediatric trauma; knee
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

I hope that this letter finds you well. We are excited to announce a Special Issue of Children dedicated to exploring the critical issue of medical trauma among children. We invite you to contribute your expertise to this important project.

Medical trauma is a significant concern affecting countless children worldwide, often leaving long-lasting emotional and psychological scars. This Special Issue aims to shed light on the various facets of this issue, ranging from the causes and manifestations of trauma to innovative interventions and best practices in paediatric healthcare. By bringing together diverse perspectives and research findings, we will advance our understanding of medical trauma among children and improve their well-being.

Your contributions to this Special Issue could cover a wide range of areas, including, but not limited to, the following topics:

  • Identifying risk factors for medical trauma in paediatric patients;
  • Exploring the psychological impacts of medical procedures on children;
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions to mitigate medical trauma;
  • Analysing the role of healthcare providers in addressing and preventing medical trauma.

Your research is invaluable in terms of addressing this pressing issue. We encourage you to submit your original articles, reviews, or case studies for publication in this Special Issue. Together, we can make a meaningful difference to the lives of children who have experienced medical trauma.

Please visit our journal's website for submission guidelines and important deadlines. Please reach out to us at [add email Address] if you have any questions or require further information.

Thank you for your dedication to improving paediatric healthcare and contributing to the advancement of our knowledge in this area.

Dr. Amichai Ben-Ari
Dr. David Turgoose
Prof. Dr. Vito Pavone
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Children is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • medical phobia
  • traumatic medical event
  • paediatric post-traumatic stress disorder
  • paediatric medical trauma
  • children's medical experiences
  • emotional impact on paediatric patients
  • coping mechanisms
  • trauma prevention strategies
  • paediatric pain management and distress
  • paediatric healthcare resilience
  • parental responses to mitigate paediatric medical stress

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Paediatric Post-Traumatic Stress Risk for Young People and Parents following Acute Admission for Paediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome: Retrospective Analysis of Psychological Screening and Support
by Anita Freeman, Emily Golding, Jennifer Gardner and Zoe Berger
Children 2024, 11(7), 858; https://doi.org/10.3390/children11070858 - 15 Jul 2024
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Background: Paediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (PIMS-TS) is a novel condition that was identified for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Limited research exists that describes the psychological needs of children and young people (CYP) following an acute hospital admission for PIMS-TS. Methods: [...] Read more.
Background: Paediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (PIMS-TS) is a novel condition that was identified for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Limited research exists that describes the psychological needs of children and young people (CYP) following an acute hospital admission for PIMS-TS. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted to explore both psychological need and access to psychology services for CYP and their families who were admitted to a paediatric tertiary hospital in London, UK, for PIMS-TS between April 2020 and May 2021. Results: We included 121 CYP and a parent/caregiver for each. In total, 23.3% of the CYP were at risk of developing a traumatic stress response and 11.6% were at risk of experiencing emotional disturbance. Of the parents screened, 40.5% also scored above clinical cut-off for a trauma response. There was a significant relationship observed between CYP and parents identified as having a trauma risk. Conclusions: The importance of proactive screening for both trauma and emotional distress in CYP and their parents/caregivers following acute hospital admission is highlighted. In addition, there is a need to think about a CYP as part of a system of care and to ensure that clinicians pay attention to parental wellbeing and mental health when understanding the psychological impact on a child. Full article
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The Impact of Parents’ Subjective Preparedness on Their Children’s Post-Traumatic Symptoms Following Surgery
by Fortu Benarroch, Rony Kapel Lev-Ari and Amichai Ben-Ari
Children 2024, 11(7), 780; https://doi.org/10.3390/children11070780 - 27 Jun 2024
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The role of parental factors in the emergence of post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSSs) following pediatric surgeries is well recognized, but the specific influence of parents’ subjective preparedness for their child’s surgery has not been explored. In a study involving 253 children hospitalized in [...] Read more.
The role of parental factors in the emergence of post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSSs) following pediatric surgeries is well recognized, but the specific influence of parents’ subjective preparedness for their child’s surgery has not been explored. In a study involving 253 children hospitalized in a pediatric surgery ward, parents completed a demographic questionnaire during their child’s stay, which included the question, “As a parent, have you been prepared for the surgical intervention your child is undergoing?” Four months post-surgery, the same parents were interviewed using two questionnaires that evaluated their children’s post-traumatic symptoms. Our findings indicate that in emergency surgical settings, children whose parents felt prepared experienced significantly fewer PTSSs compared to children whose parents did not feel prepared. In contrast, for elective surgeries, parental subjective perception of preparedness did not significantly impact the children’s PTSSs. We conclude that for emergency surgical procedures, addressing parents’ subjective preparedness could be crucial. Further research is necessary to develop targeted interventions that leverage this insight to minimize the risk of PTSSs in children undergoing emergency surgeries. Full article
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