Population Child Health Research

Our vision is to improve the #health of all children. We focus on #translationalresearch that will have a direct impact on the everyday lives of children.

[Population Child Health Research @PopChildHealth]

COVID-19 public health measures were associated with an unseasonal summer RSV epidemic & increased infections in older children in 2020, but an overall decrease in RSV hospitalisations compared to previous years. @GLSaravanos @UNSWMedicine https://t.co/QX2Gsak4zd

[Population Child Health Research @PopChildHealth]

Our friends at Keeping the Body in Mind are exploring clinicians’ views on using technology to support physical health in young adults being treated for mental illness. Find more info and participate here: https://t.co/lQFXC94KgE. @mindgardensau @SEastSydHealth @UNSWMedicine

[Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) @MCRI_for_kids]

With pediatric #COVID-19 #vaccines now being rolled out, MCRI Profs @Fiona_M_Russell & @Sharon_Goldfeld say it is vital to find a way to get #children #backtoschool.
"Schools are the epicentre for children's health, wellbeing & learning," says Prof Goldfeld.
Read more 👇🏽| @smh

[Population Child Health Research @PopChildHealth]

We're hiring! Join Population Child Health @UNSWMedicine and @mindgardensau to support our Youth Integration Project. More info: https://t.co/3zaCbH062z #AcademicTwitter #academicjobs

[Population Child Health Research @PopChildHealth]

Exciting opportunity to join us for a PhD project with #refugee children. Find out more: https://t.co/qR3x3n7yyX @UNSWGRS @SCHNkids #phdpositions

[Laurel Mimmo PhD @Laurel_Mimmo]

Delighted to share our new paper: Codesigning patient experience measures for and with children and young people with intellectual disability: a study protocol @BMJ_Open https://t.co/qZr92Eiucw

[Population Child Health Research @PopChildHealth]

Celebrating @idpwd with a shout out to the EPIC-CP Advisors who are key members of our team and continually improve our research. EPIC-CP creating “Equity Pathways and Integrated Care for children and young people with cerebral palsy” #IDPwD @schf_kids @CPA_Research @CPAllianceAU

[Nan Hu @hnnathanhu]

The GBD data show globally an increase in the prevalence of both major depressive disorder (estimated additional 53·2 million cases or a 27·6% increase) and anxiety disorders (76·2 million additional cases or a 25·6 % increase) since the pandemic. https://t.co/2xBFyOR6Tj

[Population Child Health Research @PopChildHealth]

“The unintended consequence of the lockdown measures such as social isolation and reduced access to school and community services have potentially exacerbated the long-standing issues faced by the young people.” @hnnathanhu @SCHNkids @UNSWMedicine
https://t.co/963LZhLPjW

[Population Child Health Research @PopChildHealth]

We're hiring! Biostatisticians, come and join our supportive team. #statistics #JobListing #jobopening #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter

Research Associate (Biostatistics) https://t.co/WnX7qLv7XP

[ACSQHC @ACSQHC]

HAVE YOUR SAY: On our draft #intellectualdisability fact sheets to support health service organisations to address safety & quality issues, person-centred care, comprehensive care and governance. There is also a fact sheet with key actions for clinicians. https://t.co/Lzk87eJleY

[Laurel Mimmo PhD @Laurel_Mimmo]

Inequities in quality and safety outcomes for hospitalized children with intellectual disability https://t.co/DaNqcTuXn2 @reemaharrison @j_travaglia @hnnathanhu @WoolfendenSusan @MBG_SPHERE @PopChildHealth @KidstoAdults @SCHNkids

[Population Child Health Research @PopChildHealth]

Take a look (and have a go) at #topsyturvy “A new project that spotlights the strain from COVID-19 on our health systems and the people who work in them” @MBG_SPHERE #artsinhealth https://t.co/9kE102R9V4 via @ConversationEDU

[Fiona Schulte, PhD @SchulteFiona]

Ever wondered what it is like to work in #pediatric #psychooncology? @cewakefield shares her experiences here:

https://t.co/ayv4USRe2g

#childhoodcancerawarenessmonth #psychooncology @IPOSPsychoOncol @UNSWMedicine @CAPO_ACOP
#supportkidswithcancer #goldseptember #gogold

[Chris Cowell @Chrisc_KR]

It’s time to FACE it, https://t.co/T3x7YrMqkK. @kids_research @CMRI_AUS @SCHNkids are developing innovative therapeutic approaches to end Childhood Dementia

[Population Child Health Research @PopChildHealth]

It's great to see a shift away from a deficit focus. “This therapy...adapts to each child’s unique differences, and helps them learn in a way that is best for them.” @AJOWhitehouse Jonathan Green @OfficialUoM @KristelleHudry
https://t.co/jHd9pTvdol @ConversationEDU

[Population Child Health Research @PopChildHealth]

"Decision-making latitude and ownership of health system processes to foster innovation are vital to supporting systematic resilience in health services." Key insights into health system responses to #COVID19: https://t.co/E1yb03F8Q7
@MichaelHodgin18 @SCHNkids @UNSWObGyn_Paeds