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Primary Care Interventions for Prevention and Cessation of Tobacco Use in Children and Adolescents: AFP's Putting Prevention Into Practice
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The journal American Family Physician (AFP) provides a series of short case studies and quizzes based on recommendations issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. |
Pediatric, Adolescent |
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Playbook: Develop a Shared Care Plan (AHRQ)
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A shared care plan is a patient-centered health record designed to facilitate communication among members of the care team, including the patient and providers. Rather than relying on separate medical and behavioral health care (treatment) plans, a shared plan of care combines both aspects to encourage a team approach to care. |
Pediatric, Adolescent |
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Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents developed comprehensive, evidence-based guidelines addressing the known risk factors for cardiovascular disease to assist all primary care professionals in both the promotion of cardiovascular health and the identification and management of specific risk factors from infancy into young adult life. |
Pediatric, Adolescent |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Obesity
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The CDC has resources available for families and clinicians addressing high BMI. |
Pediatric, Adolescent |
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Anxiety and Depression in Children (CDC)
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information on anxiety in childhood. |
Pediatric, Adolescent |
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American Academy of Pediatrics Tobacco Prevention Policy Tool
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Policy Objective: Support for Cessation Services
Setting: Practice |
Pediatric, Adolescent |
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AUDIT - Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test for Adolescents
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The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) focuses on drinking patterns and alcohol-related behaviors. Research supports use of the AUDIT for adolescents ages 14 to 18, with cut points of 2 for identifying any alcohol problem use and 3 for alcohol abuse or dependence (Knight et al., 2003). http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/clinical-guides-and-manuals/alcohol-screening-and-brief-intervention-youth/resources |
Pediatric, Adolescent |
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AHRQ Views: AHRQ's Role in Combating Obesity
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Blog posting |
Pediatric, Adolescent |
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The Community Guide: School-Based Dental Sealant Delivery Programs to Prevent Caries
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The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends school-based programs to deliver dental sealants and prevent dental caries (tooth decay) among children. |
Pediatric |
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The Community Guide: Dental Caries (Cavities): Community Water Fluoridation
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The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends community water fluoridation to reduce tooth decay (i.e., dental caries or cavities). |
Pediatric |
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Screening and Interventions to Prevent Dental Caries in Children Younger Than Five Years: AFP's Putting Prevention Into Practice
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The journal American Family Physician (AFP) provides a series of short case studies and quizzes based on recommendations issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. |
Pediatric |
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Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect: A Technical Package for Policy, Norm, and Programmatic Activities
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This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report offers a group of strategies based on best available evidence to assist in prevention of child abuse and neglect. |
Pediatric |
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Iron Deficiency Anemia in Young Children: AFP's Putting Prevention Into Practice
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The journal American Family Physician (AFP) provides a series of short case studies and quizzes based on recommendations issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. |
Pediatric |
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Early Childhood Health (Health Resources and Services Administration)
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The Health Resources and Services Administration's website contains various oral health program resources, including the "Bright Futures: Oral Health--Pocket Guide, 3rd edition," an overview of oral health prevention and interventions. |
Pediatric |
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Child Welfare Information Gateway
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The US Department of Health and Human Services offers publications and additional resources on child welfare that could be helpful to primary care clinicians. |
Pediatric |
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Child Maltreatment Prevention Resource Guide
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The US Department of Health and Human Services developed a "Prevention Resource Guide" to support and promote family well-being and prevention of child maltreatment. |
Pediatric |
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Prevention Resource for Action: A Compilation of the Best Available Evidence
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This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report presents the best evidence to prevent adverse childhood experiences. |
Pediatric |
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A Safe Environment for Every Kid (SEEK) Questionnaire
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The SEEK project, funded by the US DHHS, Administration on Children and Families, the CDC, and the Doris Duke Foundation, offers a practical approach to the identification and management of targeted risk factors for child maltreatment for families with children aged 0-5, integrated into pediatric primary care. By addressing these problems, SEEK aims to strengthen families, support parents, and thereby enhance children's health, development and safety, while helping to prevent child maltreatment.
Source: SEEK Project | University of Maryland Medical Center http://umm.edu/programs/childrens/services/child-protection/seek-project#ixzz2wLQrczOK
University of Maryland Medical Center
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Pediatric |
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"My Water's Fluoride"
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A CDC tool that may assist in determining local water system fluoridation status. |
Pediatric |
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Vitamin, Mineral, and Multivitamin Supplementation to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer: AFP's Putting Prevention Into Practice
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The journal American Family Physician (AFP) provides a series of short case studies and quizzes based on recommendations issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. |
Adult, Senior |
