Objective To conduct an evidence-based review of pediatric pain measures. Methods
Seventeen measures were examined, spanning pain intensity self-report, questionnaires …

Purpose To conduct a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials examining the efficacy
of comprehensive behavioral family lifestyle interventions (CBFLI) for pediatric obesity …

Background Empathy is pivotal to effective clinical care. Yet, the art of nurturing and
assessing empathy in medical schools is rarely consistent and poorly studied. To inform …

BACKGROUND: Adherence rates for chronic pediatric conditions are approximately 50%.
The primary objective of the study was to assess rates of adherence using four different …

Background Reflective writing (RW) allows physicians to step back, review their thoughts,
goals and actions and recognise how their perspectives, motives and emotions impact their …

Distraction has been shown to be an effective technique for managing pain in children;
however, few investigations have examined the utility of this technique with infants. The goal …

Background Losing a child tragically impacts the well-being and functioning of parents. With
these effects extending beyond emotional, physical morbidity and compromising self …

Background Kidney disease is the 9th leading cause of death in Singapore. While
preventive effects have focused on early detection and education, little is known about the …

Background A socioculturally appropriate appreciation of dignity is pivotal to the effective
provision of care for dying patients. Yet concepts of dignity remain poorly defined. To …

Background Concepts of moral distress (MD) among physicians have evolved and extend
beyond the notion of psychological distress caused by being in a situation in which one is …