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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedGlanz JM, Kraus CR, Daley MF
Addressing parental vaccine concerns: engagement, balance, and timing.
The recent United States measles epidemic has sparked another contentious national discussion about childhood vaccination. Interventions to address this emerging public health issue are needed. The authors describe a framework by which web-based interventions can be used to help parents make evidence-based decisions about childhood vaccinations.
AHRQ-funded; HS021492.
Citation: Glanz JM, Kraus CR, Daley MF .
Addressing parental vaccine concerns: engagement, balance, and timing.
PLoS Biol 2015 Aug;13(8):e1002227. doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1002227..
Keywords: Vaccination, Children/Adolescents, Public Health, Education: Patient and Caregiver
Crosby LE, Shook LM, Ware RE
Shared decision making for hydroxyurea treatment initiation in children with sickle cell anemia.
While decision aids and tools are being developed, the authors recommended six strategies providers can use to facilitate discussions concerning the NHLBI clinical guidelines to recommend hydroxyurea for young patients with sickle cell anemia.
AHRQ-funded; HS021114.
Citation: Crosby LE, Shook LM, Ware RE .
Shared decision making for hydroxyurea treatment initiation in children with sickle cell anemia.
Pediatr Blood Cancer 2015 Feb;62(2):184-85. doi: 10.1002/pbc.25124.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Decision Making, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Patient and Family Engagement, Sickle Cell Disease