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Birthing balls: Using exercise balls for labour and after your baby is born

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111026
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Prenatal Care-Fitness
Exercise Warm-Up. Stretching
Postnatal Care
Abstract
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
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URLs
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Exercise program : Mitochondrial disease

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113583
Biochemical Diseases Clinic. BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1693_MitochondrialDiseaseExercise_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1693_MitochondrialDiseaseExercise_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Biochemical Diseases Clinic
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 18 p.
Subject
Exercise
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Stretches for clubfoot : Out of cast / pre-walking age

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113634
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1902_ClubFootStretchStrength_2015_Oct.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1902
Stretches and Strengthening; Bracing; Weight Bearing
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1902_ClubFootStretchStrength_2015_Oct.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file; 2 p.
Subject
Clubfoot. Talipes
Exercise
Abstract
Stretches and Strengthening
Bracing
Weight Bearing
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1902
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After your cesarean birth : What you can do

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122095
Physiotherapy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW415_AfterYourCSBirth.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW415
Learn about the exercise program recommended for you after you give birth by cesarean section.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW415_AfterYourCSBirth.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Postnatal Care
Exercise
Abstract
Learn about the exercise program recommended for you after you give birth by cesarean section.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW415
URLs
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Reduced activity : What you can do

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122093
Physiotherapy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW534_ReducedActivity.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCW534
Learn about safe exercises that are recommended when you are on reduced activity during pregnancy.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW534_ReducedActivity.pdf
Corporate Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Prenatal Care-Fitness
Abstract
Learn about safe exercises that are recommended when you are on reduced activity during pregnancy.
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCW534
URLs
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Carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111211
Physiotherapy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW410_CarpalTunnelSyndromePregnancy_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW410
This pamphlet provides information on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy, including: What it is, signs and symptoms, treatments, and what happens after giving birth.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW410_CarpalTunnelSyndromePregnancy_2014.pdf
Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Pregnancy Complications
Massage
Exercise Warm-Up. Stretching
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy, including: What it is, signs and symptoms, treatments, and what happens after giving birth.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW410
Images
URLs
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Live 5-2-1-0: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124787
Shazhan Amed. , 2021.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/live-5-2-1-0/id1463825801
Material Type
Online
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every …
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/live-5-2-1-0/id1463825801
Author
Shazhan Amed
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Children's Health-Diet/Nutrition
Children's Health-Fitness
Parenting
Abstract
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every day. Kids can set a goal, then choose fun daily challenges to work towards a reward!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Live 5-2-1-0: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124788
Shazhan Amed. , 2021.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shazhanamed.live5210&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every …
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shazhanamed.live5210&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Author
Shazhan Amed
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Children's Health-Diet/Nutrition
Children's Health-Fitness
Parenting
Abstract
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every day. Kids can set a goal, then choose fun daily challenges to work towards a reward!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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MyTransition App: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124814
McMaster University. Hamilton, ON: , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/mytransition-app/id1327036414
Material Type
Online
The MyTransition App is a tool to help youth feel ready to transition to adult health care system. Transition is a time of change with some new learning, but the MyTransition App has gathered tools to help youth to be organized and confident in this transition.
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/mytransition-app/id1327036414
Corporate Author
McMaster University
Place of Publication
Hamilton, ON
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Young Adults - Life Transitions
Abstract
The MyTransition App is a tool to help youth feel ready to transition to adult health care system. Transition is a time of change with some new learning, but the MyTransition App has gathered tools to help youth to be organized and confident in this transition.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Healing a teen's grieving heart : 100 practical ideas for families, friends and caregivers: 100 Practical Ideas for Families, Friends and Caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122591
Wolfelt, Alan D. Companion Press , 2001.
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=516917
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
GV 200 WOL 2001
A compassionate resource for friends, parents, relatives, teachers, volunteers, and caregivers. This book addresses what to expect from grieving young people, and how to provide safe outlets for teens to express emotion. Included in each book are tested, sensitive ideas for ?carpe diem? actions tha…
  1 url  
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=516917
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D.
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
eBook, 130 pages
Subject
Grief. Bereavement
Young Adults-Mental Health.Psychology
Abstract
A compassionate resource for friends, parents, relatives, teachers, volunteers, and caregivers. This book addresses what to expect from grieving young people, and how to provide safe outlets for teens to express emotion. Included in each book are tested, sensitive ideas for ?carpe diem? actions that people can take right this minute?while still remaining supportive and honoring the mourner?s loss.
ISBN
9781617220548
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
GV 200 WOL 2001
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Everything you need to know about the opioid epidemic

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122610
Paulus, Rajdeep. Rosen Publishing Group , 2019.
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=5734305
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
YOUTH EA 835 PAU 2019
For young adult readers looking for the lowdown on opioids, this book delivers the facts, including how opioids affect the brain and why painkillers can lead to dependence. This practical guide includes tips for coping with pain without resorting to opioids, and resources for those who are facing o…
  1 url  
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=5734305
Author
Paulus, Rajdeep
Publisher
Rosen Publishing Group
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
eBook (66 pages)
Series
The Need to Know Library
Subject
Narcotics/Opioids and Antagonists
Chemical Dependency-Young Adults
Abstract
For young adult readers looking for the lowdown on opioids, this book delivers the facts, including how opioids affect the brain and why painkillers can lead to dependence. This practical guide includes tips for coping with pain without resorting to opioids, and resources for those who are facing opioid dependence. (Note: This resource uses the term 'addiction,' instead of preferred terms 'substance use problem' or 'problematic use.') For ages 12+.
ISBN
9781508183594
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
YOUTH EA 835 PAU 2019
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Help your child manage medical & surgical procedures

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123689
Health Promotion and Health Literacy Team. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Helping-your-Child-Manage-Procedures.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
These suggestions can help you and your child manage stress before, during, and after their; procedure.; Some children may need to talk about the procedure and their coping plan several times. Other children just need to prepare once.; You know your child best. Please adapt these suggestions to sui…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Helping-your-Child-Manage-Procedures.pdf
Alternate Title
Help your child manage medical and surgical procedures
Corporate Author
Health Promotion and Health Literacy Team
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF; 2 pages
Subject
Pain Control-Complementary Therapies
Pain Control
Abstract
These suggestions can help you and your child manage stress before, during, and after their
procedure.
Some children may need to talk about the procedure and their coping plan several times. Other children just need to prepare once.
You know your child best. Please adapt these suggestions to suit your child?s age, interests, and personality.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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BC Children's Hospital Comfort PACT : Pain addressed, comfort tended

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123691
Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Comfort-Pact.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.; The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key pillars to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible. The pillars are; preparation, communication, comfort positions, alternate focus, and medication.…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Comfort-Pact.pdf
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF; 2 pages
Subject
Pain Control-Complementary Therapies
Pain Control
Abstract
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.
The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key pillars to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible. The pillars are
preparation, communication, comfort positions, alternate focus, and medication. These pillars offer different approaches and interventions.
This handout briefly explains each pillar, and tells you where to learn more.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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BC Children's Hospital Comfort PACT : How and why we promote comfort

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123692
Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPACT.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.; The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key pillars to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible. The pillars are preparation, communication, comfort positions, alternate focus, and medication.;…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPACT.pdf
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF; 1 page
Subject
Pain Control-Complementary Therapies
Pain Control
Abstract
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.
The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key pillars to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible. The pillars are preparation, communication, comfort positions, alternate focus, and medication.
This handout answers why and how we promote comfort this way.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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BC Children's Hospital Comfort PACT : Procotol

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123693
Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPact_Protocol.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.; The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key approaches to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible.; This handout explains what you can expect from us, for each approach.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPact_Protocol.pdf
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF; 1 page
Subject
Pain Control-Complementary Therapies
Pain Control
Abstract
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.
The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key approaches to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible.
This handout explains what you can expect from us, for each approach.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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BC Children's Hospital Comfort PACT : Alternate focus: Family evidence summary

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123694
Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPact_AlternateFocus.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.; The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key approaches to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible.; This handout explains one of our approaches, alternate focus. Learn alternate focus is, why …
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPact_AlternateFocus.pdf
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF; 1 page
Subject
Pain Control-Complementary Therapies
Pain Control
Abstract
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.
The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key approaches to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible.
This handout explains one of our approaches, alternate focus. Learn alternate focus is, why it matters, how you can coach your child, and what you can expect from staff.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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BC Children's Hospital Comfort PACT : Comfort positions: Family evidence summary

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123695
Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPact_ComfortPositions.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.; The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key approaches to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible.; This handout explains one of our approaches, comfort positions. Learn why comfort positions …
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPact_ComfortPositions.pdf
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF; 1 page
Subject
Pain Control-Complementary Therapies
Pain Control
Abstract
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.
The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key approaches to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible.
This handout explains one of our approaches, comfort positions. Learn why comfort positions matter.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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BC Children's Hospital Comfort PACT : Communication: Family evidence summary

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123696
Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPact_Communication.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.; The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key approaches to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible.; This handout explains one of our approaches, communication. Learn alternate focus is, why it…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPact_Communication.pdf
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF; 1 page
Subject
Pain Control-Complementary Therapies
Pain Control
Abstract
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.
The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key approaches to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible.
This handout explains one of our approaches, communication. Learn alternate focus is, why it matters, and what you can expect from staff.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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BC Children's Hospital Comfort PACT : Medication: Family evidence summary

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123697
Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPact_Medication.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.; The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key approaches to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible.; This handout explains one of our approaches, medication. Learn why it matters, and what you …
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPact_Medication.pdf
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF; 1 page
Subject
Pain Control-Complementary Therapies
Pain Control
Abstract
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.
The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key approaches to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible.
This handout explains one of our approaches, medication. Learn why it matters, and what you can expect from staff.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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BC Children's Hospital Comfort PACT : Preparation: Family evidence summary

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123698
Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPact_Preparation.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.; The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key approaches to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible.; This handout explains one of our approaches, preparation. Learn why preparation matters, and…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPact_Preparation.pdf
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF; 1 page
Subject
Pain Control-Complementary Therapies
Pain Control
Abstract
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.
The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key approaches to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible.
This handout explains one of our approaches, preparation. Learn why preparation matters, and what you can expect from your health-care provider.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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