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Symple Symptom Tracker: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124794
Symple Health, Inc. , 2019.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/symple-symptom-tracker/id479818115
Material Type
Online
Use Symple to track how you feel, to monitor your health, and to improve your wellbeing. Designed by both clinicians and regular people, Symple is an enjoyable way to connect to better health.
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/symple-symptom-tracker/id479818115
Corporate Author
Symple Health, Inc.
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Coping with Pain
Coping with Chronic Illness
Abstract
Use Symple to track how you feel, to monitor your health, and to improve your wellbeing. Designed by both clinicians and regular people, Symple is an enjoyable way to connect to better health.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Managing chronic pelvic pain through diet

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114203
BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/ChronicPelvicPain-diet_2015_Nov.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Regardless of whether your chronic pain includes endometriosis, IC, or IBS, or a combination of all of these, following an anti-inflammatory diet can help to reduce the intensity of the pain you are experiencing. It is also essential to include lifestyle changes, such as increased activity and exer…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/ChronicPelvicPain-diet_2015_Nov.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file, 5 p.
Subject
Chronic Pain
Pain Control
Abstract
Regardless of whether your chronic pain includes endometriosis, IC, or IBS, or a combination of all of these, following an anti-inflammatory diet can help to reduce the intensity of the pain you are experiencing. It is also essential to include lifestyle changes, such as increased activity and exercise as well as stress reduction. Stress reduction helps to calm the nervous system, which can then reduce inflammation and pain.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Quick guide to finding mental health services in BC

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113582
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA404_QuickGuideToFindingMHServicesinBC_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA404_QuickGuideToFindingMHServicesinBC_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Mental Health
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Partnership guide: A resource to support children to understand and participate when serious illness decisions are considered

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122906
Ethics Department and Patient Partners. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital & BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.phsa.ca/our-services-site/Documents/Partnership%20Guide%20Susan%20Poitras%20%28c%29%20July%202020.pdf
Material Type
Online
Booklet
This resource from BC Children?s Hospital can support families to explore their perspectives together and incorporate ways to foster the appropriate inclusion of children in healthcare decisions.; The Partnership Guide was developed to improve the guidance, support and participation of children ag…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.phsa.ca/our-services-site/Documents/Partnership%20Guide%20Susan%20Poitras%20%28c%29%20July%202020.pdf
Corporate Author
Ethics Department and Patient Partners
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital & BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
21 pages
Subject
Pain Control
Abstract
This resource from BC Children?s Hospital can support families to explore their perspectives together and incorporate ways to foster the appropriate inclusion of children in healthcare decisions.
The Partnership Guide was developed to improve the guidance, support and participation of children aged 7-14 years with serious illness. This education resource provides up to date research knowledge in the area of child participation, pediatric decision making and child-focused activities and interventions to support children with this process.
Fostering the developing autonomy of children is an essential ethical principle and this guide supports the inclusion of children in decision-making to their ability and desire, to participate in decisions that impact their health.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Booklet
URLs
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Ten tips for caregivers of a child or youth with chronic pain

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113153
Complex Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH-10-Tips-Chronic-Pain.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
This handout provides helpful tips for parents or caregivers of a child or youth with chronic pain. Also includes a recommended resource list.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH-10-Tips-Chronic-Pain.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link to view/print.
Alternate Title
10 tips for caregivers of a child or youth with chronic pain
Corporate Author
Complex Pain Service
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF: 2 p.
Subject
Pain
Chronic Pain
Abstract
This handout provides helpful tips for parents or caregivers of a child or youth with chronic pain. Also includes a recommended resource list.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
URLs
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WebMAP Mobile: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124792
Seattle Children's Hospital. Seattle WA: , 2019.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/webmap-mobile/id1296377145
Material Type
Online
WebMAP Mobile is a program for teens who have problems with chronic pain like headaches, abdominal pain, or back pain. WebMAP Mobile is designed to help teens cope with pain and increase their ability to do things that are important to them.
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/webmap-mobile/id1296377145
Corporate Author
Seattle Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
Seattle WA
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Chronic Pain
Abstract
WebMAP Mobile is a program for teens who have problems with chronic pain like headaches, abdominal pain, or back pain. WebMAP Mobile is designed to help teens cope with pain and increase their ability to do things that are important to them.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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WebMAP Mobile: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124793
Seattle Children's Hospital. Seattle WA: , 2019.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.seattlechildrens.webmap&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
WebMAP Mobile is a program for teens who have problems with chronic pain like headaches, abdominal pain, or back pain. WebMAP Mobile is designed to help teens cope with pain and increase their ability to do things that are important to them.
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.seattlechildrens.webmap&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
Seattle Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
Seattle WA
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Chronic Pain
Abstract
WebMAP Mobile is a program for teens who have problems with chronic pain like headaches, abdominal pain, or back pain. WebMAP Mobile is designed to help teens cope with pain and increase their ability to do things that are important to them.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Chronic pelvic pain interdisciplinary program

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114215
BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/ChronicPelvicPain-Intro-to-Program_v4_Nov2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/ChronicPelvicPain-Intro-to-Program_v4_Nov2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Chronic Pain
Pain Control
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Knowing but not knowing: Finding out about your baby's heart problem before your baby is born

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog104328
Rempel, Gwen, Cender, Laurie. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/KBNK.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
A practical and informative guide for parents who discover their unborn child has a heart problem. Sections include: answers to commonly asked questions; choices and decisions; talking about feelings; building your support team; pregnancy-related questions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/KBNK.pdf
Author
Rempel, Gwen
Cender, Laurie
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF, 32 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases-Children
Pregnancy
Abstract
A practical and informative guide for parents who discover their unborn child has a heart problem. Sections include: answers to commonly asked questions; choices and decisions; talking about feelings; building your support team; pregnancy-related questions.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout

Copies

Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
URLs
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Everyday mindfulness

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125349
AboutKidsHealth - The Hospital for Sick Children. YouTube , 2019.
URL
https://youtu.be/QTsUEOUaWpY?si=YIu-YNuinjiKbelS
Material Type
Online
Video
This video explains what everyday mindfulness is, and how being aware of what is going on around you and inside of you can help make life more enjoyable and less stressful.; This video is a featured resource in the Serious Illness Partnership Guide from Canuck Place and BC Children's Hospital.
  1 url  
URL
https://youtu.be/QTsUEOUaWpY?si=YIu-YNuinjiKbelS
Corporate Author
AboutKidsHealth - The Hospital for Sick Children
Publisher
YouTube
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
YouTube video; 4 min 45 sec
Subject
Mindfulness
Abstract
This video explains what everyday mindfulness is, and how being aware of what is going on around you and inside of you can help make life more enjoyable and less stressful.
This video is a featured resource in the Serious Illness Partnership Guide from Canuck Place and BC Children's Hospital.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Video
URLs
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How mindfulness empowers us: An animation narrated by Sharon Salzberg

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125344
Twill. YouTube , 2016.
URL
https://youtu.be/vzKryaN44ss?si=PnwX-o2kjtPFhX0b
Material Type
Online
Video
Mindfulness allows us to see our thoughts and feelings as they really are, freeing us from old ways of thinking.; This video is a featured resource in the Serious Illness Partnership Guide from Canuck Place and BC Children's Hospital.
  1 url  
URL
https://youtu.be/vzKryaN44ss?si=PnwX-o2kjtPFhX0b
Corporate Author
Twill
Publisher
YouTube
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
YouTube video; 2 min 21 sec
Subject
Mindfulness
Abstract
Mindfulness allows us to see our thoughts and feelings as they really are, freeing us from old ways of thinking.
This video is a featured resource in the Serious Illness Partnership Guide from Canuck Place and BC Children's Hospital.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Video
URLs
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Where can I find? Information for patients and families: Where can I find?

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106483
Child Life. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1415_WhereCanIFind_2014.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1415
A guide to places and services in the neighborhood near BC Children's Hospital including:; Describes: amenities at the hospital and in the neighbourhood; parking on site; where to eat inside hospital; accommodation options and travel and transportation options.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1415_WhereCanIFind_2014.pdf
Author
Child Life
Corporate Author
Department of Learning and Development
Partners in Care
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
1 PDF file
Subject
Housing/Living Arrangements
Support Groups
Internet
Directories. Resource Guides
Maps
Hospital Food Services
Hospitals Services
Abstract
A guide to places and services in the neighborhood near BC Children's Hospital including:
Describes: amenities at the hospital and in the neighbourhood; parking on site; where to eat inside hospital; accommodation options and travel and transportation options.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1415
URLs
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Sex ed for self-advocates

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124172
Barnett, Jessica Penwell, Holmes, Laura Graham, McLaughlin, Katherine, Moyher, Robin, Strang, John, Zhou, Jiaqi, Davila, Joanne. Arlington, VA: Organization for Autism Research , 2022.
URL
https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/sex-ed-for-self-advocates/
Material Type
Website
Online
This guide is a sexuality and sex education resource written specifically for autistic people age 15 and up. Autistic people sometimes don't have the chance to learn about sexuality and sex in ways that work for them, so OAR created this guide as a starting point to change that.; In each of the nin…
  1 url  
URL
https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/sex-ed-for-self-advocates/
Author
Barnett, Jessica Penwell
Holmes, Laura Graham
McLaughlin, Katherine
Moyher, Robin
Strang, John
Zhou, Jiaqi
Davila, Joanne
Place of Publication
Arlington, VA
Publisher
Organization for Autism Research
Publication Date
2022
Subject
Sex Education
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Young Adults-Sexuality
Abstract
This guide is a sexuality and sex education resource written specifically for autistic people age 15 and up. Autistic people sometimes don't have the chance to learn about sexuality and sex in ways that work for them, so OAR created this guide as a starting point to change that.
In each of the nine sections of the guide, self-advocates will be able to read articles and watch brief videos before testing their knowledge about a given topic and practicing new skills.
Language
English
Material Type
Website
Online
URLs
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Mighty Moe: An anxiety workbook for children

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111402
Woloshyn, Lacey, Chamberlain, Andrea (ill.). [Vancouver, BC?]: Lacey Woloshyn , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/MightyMoe.pdf
Material Type
Book
Online
Call Number
JUNIOR CD 420 WOL 2009
This eBook is an anxiety workbook for children age 5-11. Best Practice Guidelines for managing anxiety in this workbook have been adapted to be fun, engaging, and child friendly.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/MightyMoe.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the above link to view
Author
Woloshyn, Lacey
Chamberlain, Andrea (ill.)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Lacey Woloshyn
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
1 PDF file: (eBook) 79 p.
URL: http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/MightyMoe.pdf
Subject
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Children-Mental Health
Children-Self Help
Children's Anxiety
Children's Anger
Children's Emotions
Anxiety
Abstract
This eBook is an anxiety workbook for children age 5-11. Best Practice Guidelines for managing anxiety in this workbook have been adapted to be fun, engaging, and child friendly.
Notes
The material in this manual is not intended to replace the advice of professional mental health experts.
Material Type
Book
Online
Call Number
JUNIOR CD 420 WOL 2009
URLs
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Pain, pain, go away: Helping children with pain

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog107888
McGrath, Patrick J., Finley, Allen, Ritchie, Judith. [Bethesda, MD]: Association for the Care of Children's Health , 1994.
URL
http://pediatric-pain.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PPGA2003.pdf
Material Type
Online
This booklet is to teach parents about pain in children and to help them to ask for better care. It tells about sources of pain, how to measure it in children, and pain management.
  1 url  
URL
http://pediatric-pain.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PPGA2003.pdf
Author
McGrath, Patrick J.
Finley, Allen
Ritchie, Judith
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
Association for the Care of Children's Health
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
PDF, 15 p.
Subject
Pain
Coping with Pain
Abstract
This booklet is to teach parents about pain in children and to help them to ask for better care. It tells about sources of pain, how to measure it in children, and pain management.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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How can sucrose help my baby's pain?

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111625
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2011.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1585_Sucrose_2011.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1585
Provides information to help parents make a choice about using Sucrose to manage infant pain.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1585_Sucrose_2011.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Pain
Infants
Pain Control-Complementary Therapies
Abstract
Provides information to help parents make a choice about using Sucrose to manage infant pain.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1585
Images
URLs
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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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