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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedCampbell JI, Sandora TJ, Haberer JE
A scoping review of paediatric latent tuberculosis infection care cascades: initial steps are lacking.
This literature review looked at current studies on the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric latent tuberculosis infection (TB infection), commonly known as the TB infection care cascade. The authors conducted a systematic search of several medical databases and included articles and meeting abstracts that studied children and adolescents 21 years or younger who were screened for or diagnosed with TB infection. They identified 146 studies examining steps in the pediatric TB infection care cascade, including 31 in children living in low- and middle-income countries. Most literature described the final cascade step, which is treatment initiation to completion. Strengths and gaps were identified and future research in examining cascade steps upstream of treatment initiation was recommended.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Campbell JI, Sandora TJ, Haberer JE .
A scoping review of paediatric latent tuberculosis infection care cascades: initial steps are lacking.
BMJ Glob Health 2021 May;6(5). doi: 10.1136/bmjgh-2020-004836..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Respiratory Conditions, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Treatments, Care Management, Evidence-Based Practice
Bonafide CP, Xiao R, Brady PW
Prevalence of continuous pulse oximetry monitoring in hospitalized children with bronchiolitis not requiring supplemental oxygen.
This study examined the use of continuous pulse oximetry monitoring in hospitalized children with bronchiolitis who do not require supplemental oxygen. US national guidelines discourage the use but the practice was found to be still fairly widespread. The researchers conducted a multicenter, cross-sectional study of pediatric wards in 56 US and Canadian hospitals in the Pediatric Research in Inpatient Settings Network from December 2018 through March 2019. Patients aged 8 weeks through 23 months were included as a convenience sample. Overall usage was found to be 46% ranging from 6% to 82%.
AHRQ-funded; HS026763.
Citation: Bonafide CP, Xiao R, Brady PW .
Prevalence of continuous pulse oximetry monitoring in hospitalized children with bronchiolitis not requiring supplemental oxygen.
JAMA 2020 Apr 21;323(15):1467-77. doi: 10.1001/jama.2020.2998..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Respiratory Conditions, Inpatient Care, Hospitalization, Care Management, Evidence-Based Practice