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Pediatrician's Guide to Discussing Research with Patients

  • Assists pediatricians in discussing pertinent research findings that relate to the care of children with parents
  • Offers a framework through which physicians can discuss their reasons for specific clinical recommendations, clarify misconceptions about research studies and findings, and explain the limitations of research when applied to medical decision making
  • Reviews the current research in topics that pediatricians report discussing most often with parents, such as vaccines, diet, medications, and sleep patterns
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vii
  2. Introduction: Evidence-Based Practice in Patient-Centered Care

    • Christina A. Di Bartolo, Maureen K. Braun
    Pages 1-16
  3. Overview of Research Concepts and Literacy

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 17-17
    2. Funding and Bias

      • Christina A. Di Bartolo, Maureen K. Braun
      Pages 19-39
    3. Study Design

      • Christina A. Di Bartolo, Maureen K. Braun
      Pages 41-59
    4. Significance: Statistical Versus Clinical

      • Christina A. Di Bartolo, Maureen K. Braun
      Pages 61-74
    5. Incorporating Research into Healthcare Decisions

      • Christina A. Di Bartolo, Maureen K. Braun
      Pages 75-93
  4. Special Topics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 95-95
    2. Vaccines

      • Christina A. Di Bartolo, Maureen K. Braun
      Pages 97-112
    3. Diet

      • Christina A. Di Bartolo, Maureen K. Braun
      Pages 113-130
    4. Food Allergies

      • Christina A. Di Bartolo, Maureen K. Braun
      Pages 131-148
    5. Discipline Techniques

      • Christina A. Di Bartolo, Maureen K. Braun
      Pages 149-167
    6. Medications

      • Christina A. Di Bartolo, Maureen K. Braun
      Pages 169-187
    7. Sleep

      • Christina A. Di Bartolo, Maureen K. Braun
      Pages 189-206
    8. Screen Time

      • Christina A. Di Bartolo, Maureen K. Braun
      Pages 207-223
    9. School Refusal

      • Christina A. Di Bartolo, Maureen K. Braun
      Pages 225-238
    10. Infectious Diseases

      • Christina A. Di Bartolo, Maureen K. Braun
      Pages 239-254
  5. Back Matter

    Pages 255-261

About this book

With the proliferation of research studies posted online, media outlets scrambling to pick up stories, and individuals posting unverified information via social media, the landscape for parents trying to understand the latest science as it pertains to their children has never been more challenging to navigate. This book is intended to assist pediatricians when discussing research findings with parents. It provides an overview of research practices and terminology, clarifies misconceptions about studies and findings, and explains the limitations of research when applied to medical decision making. Through this framework, physicians can explain their reasoning behind specific clinical recommendations. 


In addition to examining the broad concepts comprising research literacy, this book reviews the current findings in topics that pediatricians report discussing most often with parents, such as vaccines, diet, medications, and sleep. Pediatrician’sGuide to Discussing Research with Patients is a unique resource for pediatricians in encouraging the development of research literacy in their patients.



Reviews

“This book provides pediatricians a framework for discussing research with their patients and families. … The intended audience is primary care pediatricians. … There is a nice selection of common encounters and examples in each chapter of how these conversations can be tailored to particular situations. This is a comprehensive, yet efficient review.” (Jennifer L. McNeer, Doody’s Book Reviews, June, 2017)

“A guide for pediatricians how to present research plans to parents of children to be included in research studies or discussing research achievements in a series of diseases. A very useful book for all pediatricians in training and in practice.” (Zvi Laron, Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews (PER), Vol. 14 (4), June, 2017)


Authors and Affiliations

  • The Child Study Center, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, USA

    Christina A. Di Bartolo

  • Department of Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, USA

    Maureen K. Braun

About the authors

Christina Di Bartolo, LMSW
Clinical Assistant Professor
NYU Langone Medical Center
The Child Study Center 
New York, NY 







Maureen Braun, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of PediatricsIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, NY 


Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Pediatrician's Guide to Discussing Research with Patients

  • Authors: Christina A. Di Bartolo, Maureen K. Braun

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49547-7

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2017

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-49546-0Published: 24 January 2017

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-49547-7Published: 11 January 2017

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VII, 261

  • Topics: Pediatrics, General Practice / Family Medicine, Primary Care Medicine

Buy it now

Buying options

eBook USD 39.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 54.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

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