Implementation Of Children Research Articles

Honouring the competences of young children

Guðrún Alda Hardardóttir is a contemporary colleague with joint research interests, anchored in Iceland, and in Sweden. We have both researched preschool pedagogy, the view of the child, play, and education for sustainability. The aim of this article is to highlight the view on toddlers and play in the Swedish preschool, and how universal access to preschools in the Nordic countries has influenced societal and educational understandings of childhood. Parallel to this development, the global policy and implementation of children’s rights has strengthened children’s position in society. Furthermore, the article aims to campaign for children‘s rights as actors in education for sustainability. By analyzing the influence of these access policies and their alignment with global children’s rights initiatives, the article underscores the importance of Early Childhood Education for Sustainability, advocating young children as key contributors to transformative societal changes.

Fifteen years of training courses and implementation of child and adolescent psychiatry in Jimma, South-West Ethiopia: a single site case study

In Ethiopia, as in many other low-and middle-income countries, health professionals, particularly mental health workers, are scarce. The purpose of this case study is to describe the process of establishing training child psychiatry and capacity building to implement clinical care for child and adolescent mental health. We present a case study on training of child and adolescent psychiatry embedded within the master’s degree program in integrated clinical and community mental health at the department of psychiatry in Jimma University, Ethiopia. This program is jointly developed in collaboration between Jimma University and Ludwig-Maximilian-University, Germany. The core elements of the training were to train mental state description, making decisions on possible disorders, perform occupational activities, and design psychosocial interventions. The WHOmhGAP guide is considered as appropriate knowledgebase for our teaching program. Each course was evaluated bidirectional with multiple methods. From 2010 to 2024, twelve trainings were organized. We structured the program in three phases. The initial phase (2010–2014) was to establish collaboration with guest lecturers and to develop, implement, and evaluate the training. The second phase (2015–2019) changed to mentorship and transition from guest lecturers to local trainers and included a refresher course. Phase three (2020–2024) was independent work. An outpatient clinical service for children was implemented by the lead author and now is running at Jimma University. The implementation of the training took place in small steps. A long-term commitment of local and guest lecturers enabled to develop culturally appropriate solutions for the local context. A similar approach can be applied to effectively start and expand child and adolescent mental health care in other resource limited settings.

Doing with or doing to? A realist case study of factors affecting the implementation of guidance on child sexual exploitation in Wales

There is currently limited research which considers the implementation of new policies in child protection practice. In this article, we explore policy implementation in children’s social care using recent Welsh policy on Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) as a case study. We conducted a realist evaluation of the implementation of the new CSE guidance in a two-phased study. The development of an initial programme theory was done during phase 1 of the study and is discussed in a previous article. In this article we focus on the programme theory refinement, presenting our hypotheses and findings from semi-structured interviews, observation of practice and a Wales-wide survey, which illustrate how aspects of the context and the organisation have an impact on policy implementation. Our findings highlight the importance of clear implementation plans which engage key stakeholders and are appropriately resourced. We suggest recommendations for developing implementation plans, including appropriate training materials, access to formal and informal collaborative spaces for knowledge exchange, and the importance of a supportive organisational structure. These findings illustrate how child protection policies are implemented in practice by local authorities in Wales and shed light on how policies can be more effectively implemented in practice.

Implementation of Children's Architectural Design Principles in Child-Friendly School Buildings (Case Study: Fuji Kindergarten, Japan & Farming Kindergarten, Vietnam)

Implementation of Children's Architectural Design Principles in Child-Friendly School Buildings (Case Study: Fuji Kindergarten, Japan & Farming Kindergarten, Vietnam)

Moving from idea to reality: The barriers and enablers to implementing Child and Family Hubs policy into practice in NSW, Australia

BackgroundAdverse childhood experiences can impact physical and mental health throughout the lifespan. To support families experiencing adversity and improve child health and developmental equity, an integrated, multi-sector response is required. Child and Family Hubs (Hubs) are a feasible and acceptable approach to providing such a response. In the Australian context, a number of federal and New South Wales (NSW) state policies support an integrated, multi-sector response using Hubs to support families experiencing adversity. This study examined NSW policy stakeholder and health service manager perspectives on the barriers and enablers to translating policy into practice in the implementation of Child and Family Hubs.MethodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 NSW government policy stakeholders and 13 community health service managers working in child and family policy and planning or child and family community-based services. Interviews were of 30–60 min duration and explored stakeholder knowledge, perspectives and experiences around childhood adversity, and barriers and enablers to operationalizing policies supporting Hubs. Analysis of barriers and facilitators to implementation of Hub models of care was undertaken using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR).ResultsKey barriers that emerged included short-term and inconsistent funding, lack of resourcing for a Hub co-ordinator, limited support for evaluation and insufficient time to plan for Hub implementation. Key enablers included flexibility and adaptability of Hub models to meet local needs, formal change management processes, strong governance structures and engagement among Hub practitioners. Key insights included the importance of targeted strategies to support sustained individual practice change and the need for organization-wide commitment to enable the successful adoption and maintenance of the Hub model of care.ConclusionsThis study provides valuable insights and contributes evidence around what is needed to strengthen and support the operationalization and scalability of the Hub model of care. Key recommendations for Hub practitioners include the importance of formal change management processes and establishment of strong governance structures, while key recommendations for policymakers include the need for sustainable Hub funding and a standardized, evidence-based framework to support Hub implementation and evaluation.

Chatting with the Future: A Comprehensive Exploration of Parents’ Perspectives on Conversational AI Implementation in Children’s Education

Chatting with the Future: A Comprehensive Exploration of Parents’ Perspectives on Conversational AI Implementation in Children’s Education

Minimising Adverse Drug Reactions and Verifying Economic Legitimacy-Pharmacogenomics Implementation in Children (MARVEL- PIC): protocol for a national randomised controlled trial of pharmacogenomics implementation

IntroductionDNA-informed prescribing (termed pharmacogenomics, PGx) is the epitome of personalised medicine. Despite international guidelines existing, its implementation in paediatric oncology remains sparse.Methods and analysisMinimising Adverse Drug Reactions and Verifying Economic...

A Survey On The Implementation Of Fine Motoric Portfolio Assessment Of Children Aged 4-6 Years By Kindergarten Teachers In Pare Sub-District

This research aimed to describe the implementation of fine motor portfolio assessments for children aged 4-6 years by kindergarten teachers in Pare Sub-district, Kediri Regency, East Java. This research used quantitative methods, where researchers took a cross-sectional type survey. This type refers to research that can be carried out by collecting data only once. The population in this study were kindergarten teachers in Pare Sub-district, totalling 45 schools. The research results showed that 18 kindergarten teachers in Pare District carried out the fine motor portfolio assessment of children aged 4-6 years very well, 23 teachers carried out the fine motor portfolio assessment of children aged 4-6 years well, while 5 teachers assessed the fine motor portfolio of children aged 4-6 years quite well. The average (mean) score of respondents from the research results on the implementation of children's fine motor portfolio assessments by kindergarten teachers in Pare District, Kediri Regency, East Java, was 77.02. The teacher's portfolio assessment has followed the portfolio assessment stages. The stages for assessing portfolios of kindergarten teachers in Pare Sub-district are determining (1) the objectives of the portfolio, (2) the contents of the portfolio, and (3) the criteria and format for the assessment. The teachers did not involve children or parents in assessing the fine motor portfolio of children aged 4-6 years.

Experience of pediatric and adolescent rehabilitation in the department of rehabilitation of the regional children’s oncohematological center, Vladivostok

The development of modern treatment technologies in oncology has reduced the mortality of children and adolescents from malignant neoplasms and hematological diseases. As a result, the issue of organizing rehabilitation care has become urgent. In this article, we describe the experience of organizing and developing pediatric rehabilitation in the oncology/hematology profile in Primorsky Krai for the period from 1995 to 2022. Various medical, psychological, social, and environmental aspects are outlined along with rehabilitation technologies used. The effectiveness of rehabilitation and the peculiarities of its implementation in children with oncological and hematological diseases are shown. The expediency of carrying out stages of rehabilitation in the region of residence of patients is substantiated.

Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila Melalui Penerapan Media Buku Pop-Up

<p><em>Student Profile Pancasila is an important character value taught to children, especially young children. The Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project commonly abbreviated as P5 is part of the program for implementing the Independent Curriculum. One effort to create children who have the character of the Pancasila Student Profile is by introducing local wisdom values and using interactive learning media. This research aims to describe the dimensions contained in Strengthening the Pancasila Student Profile through pop-up book media at Tarbiyatul Athfal Krapyak Kindergarten, Tahunan District, Jepara Regency. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The subjects in this research were group B4 aged 5-6 years, totaling 21 students in the 2023-2024 school year. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews and documentation regarding the implementation of children's P5. The data analysis technique used is the Miles and Huberman model which consists of 3 flows, namely data reduction, data presentation, and concluding. The result of this research is the project of Strengthening the Profile of Pancasila Students through the application of pop-up book media containing several emerging dimensions including Global Diversity, Mutual Cooperation, Independence, Critical Reasoning and Creativity. Of these dimensions, the most prominent is the Mutual Cooperation and Creative dimension.</em></p><p><em><br /></em></p>

Barriers to and facilitators of effective management of fever episodes in hospitalised Kenyan children with cancer: protocol for convergent mixed methods study

IntroductionFebrile neutropenia is an oncological emergency in children with cancer, associated with serious infections and complications. In low-resourced settings, death from infections in children with cancer is 20 times higher...

The Application of Nature-Based Early Childhood Education Curriculum

The nature-based curriculum is applied at PAUD in every learning activity daily by considering the situation and conditions, including the weather on the implementation day. The nature-based curriculum is considered effective enough to achieve learning objectives; teachers can easily stimulate six early childhood development aspects. Aspects of early childhood development that experience significant development are in the physical, motoric, and cognitive aspects; it is shown by the development of students who are increasingly proficient in using accomplices during activities. Meanwhile, in the cognitive aspect of early childhood, it is easier to remember what the teacher conveys because they have direct experience. This type of research is a library qualitative approach that obtains data sources through library information such as books, scientific journals, magazines, newspapers, and documents. Data triangulation was done by triangulating sources and techniques through interviews and documentation. This research aims to determine the implementation of early childhood education activities with a nature-based curriculum based on the principles of nature-based learning. The results of this study are the implementation of children's learning with a nature-based curriculum in accordance with the principles and stages of nature-based learning.

Pediatric Urology Metaverse

In the last decades, a digital revolution has transformed several aspects of people’s lives worldwide. Consequently, many substantial changes have concerned numerous professional environments, including medical ones. Among all the different new instruments available in this field, the metaverse is the most futuristic one and seems to be likewise promising. The metaverse is an emerging resource in healthcare, resulting from the integration of virtual and physical reality. It is particularly valuable in surgical operations, since it allows surgeons to perfectly visualize patients’ anatomy. Metaverse applications even include the pediatric field—in particular, the implementation of children and parents’ shared decision-making processes, as well as prenatal diagnosis and fetal surgery. This resource further represents a rising opportunity in pediatric urology: the development of 3D virtual models and robotic surgery will allow surgeons to explore surgical fields, perfectionating their own professional skills. The metaverse will empower pediatric urologists, patients and their families in many ways, and each one of them deserves to be explored to the fullest. In this work, we aim to discuss the current applications of the metaverse in pediatric urology and its future perspectives.

Pelaksanaan Kecerdasan Kinestetik Anak Usia Dini di Taman Kanak Negeri II Padang Pasir

The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation of early childhood kinesthetic intelligence in State Kindergarten (TK) II Padang Pasir which uses a variety of strategies different from other kindergartens. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research with the aim of describing the implementation of early childhood kinesthetic intelligence in State Kindergarten II Padang Pasir. The data collection technique is by using observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The results of this study in general that the implementation of early childhood kinesthetic intelligence in State Kindergarten II Padang Pasir is carried out as expected by referring to the standard indicators of children's development achievement levels. The implementation of kinesthetic intelligence in early childhood begins with designing learning, making and providing learning media. The teacher in using the strategy is in accordance with what has been planned. Strategies carried out by demonstration, direct practice, child-centered, guided inquiry, integrated learning and according to the needs of children. Evaluation in kinesthetic intelligence to see what indicators have developed in children using anecdotal record techniques, rating scales, and children's work. The results of research conducted at State Kindergarten II Padang Pasir on the implementation of children's kinesthetic intelligence in State Kindergarten II Padang Pasir can be concluded that the implementation of children's kinesthetic intelligence is in accordance with the beginning of learning which includes determining subjects, sub-topics, learning materials and program planning, creating and providing learning materials related to subjects and sub-sub topics. Teachers as strategic developers use methods and materials and research that are in accordance with the application of positive kinesthetic intelligence that has been determined.

Bimbingan Motorik Anak Meleui Senam Sehat Di TK Al- Karimah Pekanbaru

Al-Karimah Kindergarten (TK) Is one of the kindergarten schools in the handsome sub-district of Pekanbaru City. The number of children participating in healthy exercise is 25 people, this is due to maintaining their health after the pandemic. the implementation of children's motor guidance service activities through healthy gymnastics at Al-Karimah Kindergarten Pekanbaru aims to improve children's motor skills through healthy gymnastics. This service is carried out through the Hero University research and community service center in collaboration with the principal of the Al-Karimah Kindergarten. The results obtained by this activity are through healthy gymnastic movements that can improve the motor skills of children in Al-Karimah Kindergarten. And can help teachers in solving problems that exist in kindergarten.

Implementation of children's right to work by involving them in artistic, sports and advertising events

In the article, a comprehensive study of the legal conditions and the procedure for involving children in artistic, sports or advertising events is carried out in accordance with the provisions of international legal standards, the legislation of Ukraine and the countries of the European Union, proposals are made to improve national legislation in order to effectively implement the labor rights of children.
 The topicality of the topic is due to the fact that the European integration processes continue in Ukraine. Therefore, a number of important changes have been implemented in the labor legislation over the past few years, which are aimed at establishing the freedom and safety of work. Nevertheless, the problem of protecting and protecting the labor rights of underage workers requires increased attention given the fact that in Ukraine there is practically no procedure for involving children in cultural, artistic and other similar activities, in sports competitions on the basis of an employment contract.
 The purpose of the conducted research was to contribute to the deepening of scientific views on the problem of ensuring the safety and health of children through the prism of the possibility of their work on the basis of an employment contract.
 On the basis of international legal standards and the legal regulation of child labor according to the legislation of the European Union, it is recommended to introduce a norm into the legislation of Ukraine, which provides for the possibility of involving the labor of children in artistic, sports and advertising events, under the age of 14, with the consent of the service for children's affairs in the event of an appeal by parents or legal representatives. The basis for issuing a temporary permit by the children's affairs service is proposed to be considered a petition letter from the employer specifying the working conditions and Conclusions on the state of health, physical and mental development of the child in a medical and preventive institution, which are submitted for consideration by parents or legal representatives. must be submitted by parents or legal guardians. The children's affairs service must carry out a comprehensive assessment of the relevant measure and check whether it can cause harm to the health, physical, mental, spiritual, moral and social development of the child. Before making a decision, the children's service must talk to the child.

The concept of preventive care in the pediatric population with risk factors for the malocclusion development and prevention of severe malocclusion in children aged 3-12 years old

Relevance. Malocclusion prevention in Russian children is an urgent medical and social problem. The results of Russian epidemiological studies show malocclusion prevalence and severity increase in children with age. Postgrowth orthodontic treatment is costly and often inaccessible for the most population. In the current situation, malocclusion prevention organization in children is one of the most important tasks of public healthcare.Purpose. To propose and substantiate a new model for the prevention of severe malocclusion in children.Materials and methods. We have created a new conceptual model for the prevention of severe malocclusion in children to develop a methodology that provides unified approaches to malocclusion prevention.Results. The model involves the construction of a two-level system of pediatric preventive care based in the city, municipal multidisciplinary dental clinics. The model novelty is determined by the new concept of the primary prevention of malocclusion and early orthodontic treatment (EOT) processes to prevent severe malocclusion (secondary prevention) as a single system that provides a positive result in maxillofacial development in children. The introduction of a pediatric dentist as an operator and a coordinator of the prevention program implementation into the structure of preventive care for children's malocclusion determines the novelty of the prevention system conceptual model. The proposed conceptual model prioritizes an orthodontist who provides secondary prevention of severe malocclusion by early orthodontic treatment (EOT) to children during the growth and development of malocclusions. The introduction of a malocclusion assessment to identify the EOT need score also determines the novelty of the malocclusion secondary prevention subsystem. The model places a high value on the management function/ management issues. Severe malocclusion prevention program implementation in children requires changing the paradigm of doctors, namely, pediatric dentists and orthodontists.Conclusion. The presented concept of the two-level malocclusion prevention organization (primary prevention of malocclusion in toddlers and preschoolers and secondary prevention of severe malocclusion by EOT in children aged 3-12 years) will allow for the reduction of the number of severe malocclusions during dental and facial development and for the need of complex treatment at later stages, will contribute to children health preservation, their social adaptation and the child and family quality of life increase.

Proposal for the management of COVID-19-associated coagulopathy in children

SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) has become a pandemic with a high case fatality rate that mainly affects adults. Most severely ill adult patients develop a coagulopathy that was not described until recently, and which is currently considered a main cause of death. Everything indicates that a similar phenomenon also occurs in children with COVID-19. Anticoagulant treatment has become one of the therapeutic foundations for this infection; however, its implementation in children can be difficult since, until recently, it was not considered in the pediatric population. Evidence regarding the use of anticoagulants in COVID-19 is rapidly generated, changes constantly, it is often difficult to interpret, and can be contradictory. After an extensive review of the published literature, a proposal was generated that offers suggestions for anticoagulant treatment, considering available resources in Mexico.

Incorporating Community Perspectives to Inform the Scaling-Out of an Evidence-Based Executive Functioning Intervention from Schools to Community Mental Health Settings

ABSTRACT There is an urgent need for targeted efforts to better translate effective, evidence-based interventions (EBIs) to community settings. EBI adaptations or modifications that respond to community members’ needs and recommendations are critical to improve fit and use in publicly funded children’s mental health services. The current mixed-methods study utilized caregiver and mental health therapist perspectives regarding the perceived fit and necessary adaptations to a school-based, transdiagnostic intervention targeting executive functioning for implementation in children’s mental health settings. We gathered community perspectives through surveys (n = 43) and four focus groups with mental health therapists (total n = 14, mean participants per focus group = 3.5, range 2–5) and semi-structured interviews with caregivers (n = 17). Results indicated the perceived relevance of an EBI targeting executive functioning in mental health services. Key adaptation recommendations included: a) modifying and simplifying intervention materials, b) incorporating educational material regarding executive function, c) a stronger emphasis on caregiver involvement, and d) adjusting the intervention format and length to improve fit with the mental health services context. Findings suggest community-partnered processes are necessary to adapt EBIs as well as to improve fit and translation between school and mental health settings. We also review resulting adaptations as well as next steps and future recommendations.

Implementation of Children's Naturalistic Loose-parts in Developing Creativity

The development of early childhood creativity needs to get the right stimulation so that it develops optimally. This study aims to analyze the potential of naturalistic loose-part in developing early childhood creativity and the use of naturalistic loose-part media in developing creativity in children. The method used in this research is a phenomenological qualitative approach that relates to the findings around. The subjects of this study were class teachers and 18 children aged 5-6 years. Data collection techniques by observing, interviewing, and documentation. Data analysis by doing data reduction, presentation, and data verification. The results of this study indicate that the use of naturalistic loose-part media can help develop creativity in early childhood. It is shown by the behavior of active, enthusiastic, and imaginative children participating in teaching and learning activities. Naturalistic loose-part media is demonstrated using wood, stone, twigs, sand, and various objects around it. The results of this study have implications related to children's creativity to encourage teachers to use loose-part objects in learning.