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Taking a Child with Medical Complexities to the Emergency Department? Here is what we learned from 9 parents!

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Taking a Child with Medical Complexities to the Emergency Department? Here is what we learned from 9 parents! Children with medical complexities have specialized healthcare needs. Children with medical complexities are a growing population of children who continue to grow and live longer in their communities as our medical treatments and technology improve. These children … Read more

Children’s Heart Failure

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Heart failure in children can happen because of many health conditions. Caring for a child with heart failure can be a scary and huge learning curve. Good communication with your cardiology team and learning from research-based resources may help you understand your child’s care routine. Children’s Heart Failure: An Infographic for Parents & Caregivers​ This infographic provides … Read more

Asthma Technical Report

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Asthma is the most common chronic condition in children with an estimated 15% of children and youth living with asthma in Canada. Acute asthma exacerbations, or asthma attacks, are the main reason for children to seek emergency care, contributing to financial burdens for families and healthcare systems. This burden highlights opportunities to reduce health system … Read more

Anaphylaxis Technical Report

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Anaphylaxis, or anaphylactic reactions, are a severe allergic reaction with a rapid onset and can be fatal. Children are disproportionately at risk for hospitalization and emergency department visits due to anaphylaxis.    The purpose of this research was to work with parents to develop and test the usability of an animated video and an interactive … Read more

Trainee Feature: Kristin Zelyck

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Q&A with Kristin Zelyck, RN Q: Tell us a bit about yourself! A: My name is Kristin Zelyck. I have been a registered nurse for over 20 years primarily in cardiology and intensive care settings. Initially, my clinical experiences ignited curiosity in ethical and moral issues in healthcare which led to completion of a master’s … Read more

Trainee Feature: Chentel Cunningham

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Chentel Cunningham, RN, BScN, MN, NP, PhD Candidate Q: Tell us a bit about yourself!  A: I completed my BScN in 2002 and then went on to pursue a Master of Nursing (advanced practice focus in Child Health) in 2007 – 2012, both from the University of Alberta in the ECHO research lab. I always … Read more

New research-backed tools ready to support parents in navigating COVID-19 pandemic

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Featured in the University of Alberta Folio, Dr. Shannon Scott and Dr. Lisa Hartling talk about developing resources to help parents with questions about their children and COVID-19.  Researchers at the University of Alberta have developed a series of new information tools to help parents with questions about their children and COVID-19. The three videos … Read more

TREKK Needs Assessment Technical Report

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The Healthcare Consumer Needs Assessment survey was developed between October 2011 to July 2012 under the Needs Assessment phase (phase one) of the Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK) project. The Needs Assessment team was led by Dr. Shannon Scott, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta; Dr. Lisa … Read more

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ECHO Research acknowledges and respects the diverse histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples who lived and continue to live in Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Beaver Hills House, also known as Edmonton). We respectfully acknowledge that we are located on Treaty 6 territory and Métis Region 4, and would like to thank the diverse Indigenous Peoples to whom this is a traditional gathering place, including the Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway, Saulteaux, Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community. We recognize it is our responsibility to respect Indigenous Ways of Knowing and are committed to learning and finding authentic ways of collaborating with Indigenous Peoples in our work.

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