Aim: Recently, the role of feeding coparenting has gained attention in the child eating research field. The Feeding Coparenting Scale (FCS), a measure of how caregivers interact with their partners when feeding their children was developed in the United States in 2019. However, there is no valid and reliable measure to assess feeding coparenting among caregivers of school-aged children in Japan. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a Japanese version of the FCS (FCS-J) questionnaire for caregivers with school-aged children. Methods: This was a web-based cross-sectional survey completed by caregivers of children aged 10-12 years. A preliminary survey using interviews and a web-based survey was conducted and found that the translated items of the FCS into Japanese were understandable to Japanese people. The developed survey was administered to parents of children at an elementary school. The reliability of the survey was assessed using both test-retest reliability and internal consistency analysis. Exploratory factor analysis was used to test construct validity, and known population validity was examined in relation to attributes, marital satisfaction, and feeding tasks. Results: Findings with 135 parents of school-aged children showed good internal reliability and validity of the FCS-J. The mean score for the overall FCS-J score was 46.2 (SD = 6.2), with Cronbach’s α of 0.72. For the subscales, Cronbach’s α ranged from 0.75 to 0.79. In sum, the present study’s results support the three-factor structure of the FCS in Japanese caregivers in Japan. Conclusions: The developed FCS-J was found to have a certain degree of reliability and validity. In this study, a Japanese version of the FCS-J was developed. .
Aim:To investigate parents’experience of home care for children in oncology in order to identify the benefits,expectations,and possible difficulties associated.Material and methods:A qualitative method was adopted,with non-directive interviews conducted with nine participants,then analyzed using thematic content analysis.Results:The main recurring themes in the discourse include:(1)relief,(2)positive representation of home,(3)positive representation of home care,and(4)negative representation of home care.For these parents,home care appears to be positive overall,even though the introduction of home care is often reported as a source of stress for them.Conclusion:These results must be interpreted with caution,but they do support previous research and highlight certain recommendations for further improving this experience,particularly for parents,but also for the sick child and the family.
Introduction: Lymphaticovenous malformations (LVM) are benign congenital anomalies of the venous and lymphatic systems, frequently presenting as complex masses in the head and neck region of children. While the clinical features of LVM are well-documented, there is a lack of comprehensive studies addressing their holistic impact on affected children and their families. Objectives: This qualitative study explores the physical, psychological, and social challenges faced by children with head and neck LVM and the emotional and financial burdens experienced by their parents. It also evaluates the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary approach in managing these challenges. Methods: Over seven months, data were collected through monthly multidisciplinary team (MDT) clinics, bi-monthly tele-clinics, and continuous email communication. The MDT included interventional radiologists, surgeons, psychologists, physiotherapists, nurse specialists, and administrative staff. Additional specialists were consulted as needed. The study focused on children’s physical symptoms (appearance concerns, pain, infections, bleeding, heaviness, tongue involvement), psychological and social issues (bullying, self-esteem, social isolation, school absenteeism), and parental concerns. Management strategies and their outcomes were also documented. Results: Children with LVM experienced significant distress due to visible deformities, chronic pain, and recurrent infections, leading to social isolation, bullying, and low self-esteem. Parents reported constant stress over their child’s well-being, concerns about social interactions, and financial strain from taking time off work for care and medical appointments. Interventions—including surgical procedures and interventional radiology treatments like sclerotherapy, counseling, laser treatments, and camouflage techniques—resulted in reported improvements across physical, psychological, and social domains. Conclusions: LVM significantly impacts the biopsychosocial well-being of both children an
●This survey report outlined parents'evaluation of the Shanghai online learning program during the pandemic.●According to the survey results,most parents favorably accepted the Shanghai online learning initiative,while some parents held some concerns about the forms and impacts.●This report reveals nuanced analysis of parents'perception and their education backgrounds,stresses,and expectations.
BACKGROUND Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD)is a common mental and behavioral disorder among children.AIM To explore the focus of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder parents and the effectiveness of early clinical screening METHODS This study found that the main directions of parents seeking medical help were short attention time for children under 7 years old(16.6%)and poor academic performance for children over 7 years old(12.1%).We employed a two-stage experiment to diagnose ADHD.Among the 5683 children evaluated from 2018 to 2021,360 met the DSM-5 criteria.Those diagnosed with ADHD underwent assessments for letter,number,and figure attention.Following the exclusion of ADHD-H diagnoses,the detection rate rose to 96.0%,with 310 out of 323 cases identified.RESULTS This study yielded insights into the primary concerns of parents regarding their children's symptoms and validated the efficacy of a straightforward diagnostic test,offering valuable guidance for directing ADHD treatment,facilitating early detection,and enabling timely intervention.Our research delved into the predominant worries of parents across various age groups.Furthermore,we showcased the precision of the simple exclusion experiment in discerning between ADHD-I and ADHD-C in children.CONCLUSION Our study will help diagnose and guide future treatment directions for ADHD.