Background Children undergoing surgery and their parents are at risk of developing post-
traumatic stress reactions. We systematically reviewed the literature to understand the …

Objective Early childhood is a high-risk period for exposure to traumatic medical events due
to injury/illness. It is also one of the most important and vulnerable periods due to rapid …

Background TIC is defined by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network as medical care
in which all parties involved assess, recognize, and respond to the effects of traumatic stress …

The mental health of youth with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been increasingly
recognized as an area of clinical need. The development of mental health concerns is …

Objectives: Known as pediatric medical traumatic stress (PMTS), posttraumatic stress
symptoms from medical experiences have not been explored in children with chronic …

Background: Illness, surgery, and surgical hospitalization are significant stressors for
children. Children exposed to such medical events may develop post-traumatic medical …

The purpose of the present review was to systematically review, synthesize and quantify
prevalence rates of subclinical and clinical psychological symptoms in children and …

Introduction Developmentally appropriate pre-surgical educational programs can help
alleviate the anxiety of both children and parents. As one of the most common pediatric …

Background: Cleft lip and palate patients undergo a significant number of interventions
during their childhood and adolescence. Although the intention of such interventions is to …

Background Living with a rare and chronic health condition can have a significant impact on
psychological well-being and mental health. There is a growing understanding that …