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Free family content: Sleep stories and meditations from Calm.com

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124743
Calm.
URL
https://www.calm.com/app/class/Best-of-Free-Family-Friendly-Content
Material Type
Online
Audio
Free family content from Calm.com. This page features sleep stories and meditations. You do not need to download the Calm app or create an account. You can play these from your Internet browser.
  1 url  
URL
https://www.calm.com/app/class/Best-of-Free-Family-Friendly-Content
Corporate Author
Calm
Subject
Meditation
Mindfulness
Abstract
Free family content from Calm.com. This page features sleep stories and meditations. You do not need to download the Calm app or create an account. You can play these from your Internet browser.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audio
URLs
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Mindful parenting

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125346
Greater Good Science Center. YouTube , 2013.
URL
https://youtu.be/XIryQI2m_oE?si=_-5B0Xgpg2LHDIFl
Material Type
Online
Video
Learn how to incorporate mindfulness into your parenting.; 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/XIryQI2m_oE?si=_-5B0Xgpg2LHDIFl
Corporate Author
Greater Good Science Center
Publisher
YouTube
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
YouTube video; 2 min 4 sec
Subject
Mindfulness
Abstract
Learn how to incorporate mindfulness into your parenting.
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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Three keys to mindful parenting

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125347
VIAStrengths. YouTube , 2017.
URL
https://youtu.be/ffFxSNFJyFo?si=X20nkpEf0SdPf-ld
Material Type
Online
Video
Here are 3 ways your strengths can help you be more mindful of the way you interact with your children when they test your patience.; 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/ffFxSNFJyFo?si=X20nkpEf0SdPf-ld
Alternate Title
3 keys to mindful parenting
Corporate Author
VIAStrengths
Publisher
YouTube
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
YouTube video; 38 seconds
Subject
Mindfulness
Abstract
Here are 3 ways your strengths can help you be more mindful of the way you interact with your children when they test your patience.
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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Breathr: Mindful Moments: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124783
PHSA, Centre for Mindfulness. Vancouver, BC: , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breathr-mindful-moments/id1213963384
Material Type
Online
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Heal…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breathr-mindful-moments/id1213963384
Corporate Author
PHSA
Centre for Mindfulness
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathr: Mindful Moments: Mobile App (Android)

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PHSA, Centre for Mindfulness. Vancouver, BC: , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.phsa.breathrapp&hl=en_US
Material Type
Online
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Heal…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.phsa.breathrapp&hl=en_US
Corporate Author
PHSA
Centre for Mindfulness
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Where can I find? Information for patients and families: Where can I find?

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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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Stress and thinking: The mind/body connection

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125345
AboutKidsHealth - The Hospital for Sick Children. YouTube , 2021.
URL
https://youtu.be/KYcLfBf-T9c?si=yDHYW8jqF5p406BS
Material Type
Online
Video
Stress can affect every area of your health. Learn how it works and what you can do to keep it under control.; 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/KYcLfBf-T9c?si=yDHYW8jqF5p406BS
Corporate Author
AboutKidsHealth - The Hospital for Sick Children
Publisher
YouTube
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
YouTube video; 4 min 58 sec
Subject
Mindfulness
Abstract
Stress can affect every area of your health. Learn how it works and what you can do to keep it under control.
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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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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On the path to possibility: A guide book for children, youth and families living with cerebral palsy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123830
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Toronto, ON: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
URL
https://hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/cp-booklet
Material Type
Booklet
Online
From the authors:; "Many parents ask us, What can I read about cerebral palsy? This booklet was written to answer that very question. We hope this booklet will help explain what cerebral palsy (CP) is and what supports Holland Bloorview can offer."; Note: Pages 1-15 contain general information that…
  1 url  
URL
https://hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/cp-booklet
Corporate Author
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Physical Description
PDF; 23 pages
Subject
Cerebral Palsy
Abstract
From the authors:
"Many parents ask us, What can I read about cerebral palsy? This booklet was written to answer that very question. We hope this booklet will help explain what cerebral palsy (CP) is and what supports Holland Bloorview can offer."
Note: Pages 1-15 contain general information that may be helpful to families outside Ontario.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
URLs
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Meditations for pregnancy (Enhanced Audio Version)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111894
Ross, Adrianne (Script and Voice), Rubin, Wendy (Flute), Samardziski, Goran (Sound Recorded by), Mate, Rae (Cover Art). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2011.
URL
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/BodyScan.mp3
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/HealingMeditation.mp3
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/MindfulnessMeditation.mp3
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/LovingKindnessMeditation.mp3
Material Type
Online
Guided meditations for pregnancy are accompanied by soothing flute music to promote relaxation, healing, inner strength, and opening the heart. Suitable for all stages of pregnancy and the newborn period.; *; Contents:; - Guided Body Scan helps to deeply relax the whole body and awaken healing ener…
  1 image     4 URLs  
URL
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/BodyScan.mp3
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/HealingMeditation.mp3
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/MindfulnessMeditation.mp3
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/LovingKindnessMeditation.mp3
Author
Ross, Adrianne (Script and Voice)
Rubin, Wendy (Flute)
Samardziski, Goran (Sound Recorded by)
Mate, Rae (Cover Art)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2011
Subject
Meditation
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Relaxation
Abstract
Guided meditations for pregnancy are accompanied by soothing flute music to promote relaxation, healing, inner strength, and opening the heart. Suitable for all stages of pregnancy and the newborn period.
*
Contents:
- Guided Body Scan helps to deeply relax the whole body and awaken healing energies for mother and child, bringing together body, mind and heart.
- Mindfulness Meditation aids in reconnecting with inner strengths and releasing negative or limiting beliefs.
- Healing Meditation is suitable for any kind of health difficulty in pregnancy: physical, mental, and emotional, in the present or the past. By welcoming compassion, calmness, and guidance inner healing can take place.
- Loving-kindness Meditation opens the heart with compassion, acceptance, forgiveness, and love.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Images
URLs
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Asthma resources for families

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124231
Asthma Clinic. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital
URL
http://www.bcchildrens.ca/health-info/coping-support/asthma
Material Type
Online
Website
These asthma resources are recommended by the Asthma Clinic. They include videos, asthma action plans, inhaler dose tracking sheets, and information on medication or devices that the Asthma Clinic may prescribe your child.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.bcchildrens.ca/health-info/coping-support/asthma
Corporate Author
Asthma Clinic
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Subject
Asthma
Asthma-Children
Asthma-Drug
Asthma-Medication
Abstract
These asthma resources are recommended by the Asthma Clinic. They include videos, asthma action plans, inhaler dose tracking sheets, and information on medication or devices that the Asthma Clinic may prescribe your child.
Language
Chinese Simplified
English
Punjabi
Material Type
Online
Website
URLs
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Tips to help your child cope with surgery - Teen

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123269
Anesthetic Care Unit. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_SurgeryCopingTips_Teen.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
This handout is for parents and caregivers of teenage children (age 13 or older) having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your teen may find stressful, and how you can prepare your teen for surgery.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_SurgeryCopingTips_Teen.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view.
Corporate Author
Anesthetic Care Unit
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
1 pdf file
Subject
Surgery
Coping with Pain
Abstract
This handout is for parents and caregivers of teenage children (age 13 or older) having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your teen may find stressful, and how you can prepare your teen for surgery.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Images
URLs
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The samurai and the fly

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125350
Palouse Mindfulness. YouTube , 2018.
URL
https://youtu.be/R5-HNXxc5kk?si=GxP-O0XXqkzCQHhU
Material Type
Online
Video
This video is included in Week 3 of the free online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course (MBSR) by Palouse Mindfulness (http://palousemindfulness.com). This video is owned and copyrighted by Hanjin Song of the Ringling School of Art & Design.; This video is a featured resource in the Serious …
  1 url  
URL
https://youtu.be/R5-HNXxc5kk?si=GxP-O0XXqkzCQHhU
Corporate Author
Palouse Mindfulness
Publisher
YouTube
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
YouTube video; 4 min 45 sec
Subject
Mindfulness
Abstract
This video is included in Week 3 of the free online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course (MBSR) by Palouse Mindfulness (http://palousemindfulness.com). This video is owned and copyrighted by Hanjin Song of the Ringling School of Art & Design.
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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Balancing our minds: Inspiring action and creating change for mental health : A toolkit for youth, by youth

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125291
BC Children's Hospital. Vancouver, BC:
URL
https://balancingourminds.ca/
Material Type
Website
Online
The Balancing our Minds Inspiring Action Toolkit aims to support youth wanting to make changes for improved mental health and well-being in their schools and communities. By advocating for change, youth can help create connections and supportive, healthy environments.; Topics to explore:; - How to …
  1 url  
URL
https://balancingourminds.ca/
Alternate Title
Balancing our minds inspiring action toolkit
Corporate Author
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Subject
Mental Health
Mental Disorders-Coping
Mental Disorders-Directories. Resource Guides
Abstract
The Balancing our Minds Inspiring Action Toolkit aims to support youth wanting to make changes for improved mental health and well-being in their schools and communities. By advocating for change, youth can help create connections and supportive, healthy environments.
Topics to explore:
- How to start advocating for change for mental well-being
- How to create a safe space
- How to inspire change through storytelling
- How to start a mental health event, club or initiative
- How to start the conversation about mental health
Includes links to additional resources.
Language
English
Material Type
Website
Online
URLs
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FASD tool kit for aboriginal families

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109165
Wemigwans, Jennifer, Cunningham, Mary. [Toronto, ON]: Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres , 2008.
URL
https://ofifc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OFIFC-FASD-Toolkit-2008-01.pdf
Material Type
Online
This Tool Kit was prepared as a "user-friendly" resource to help front line workers working with children, youth, adults and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD or FAS).
  1 url  
URL
https://ofifc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OFIFC-FASD-Toolkit-2008-01.pdf
Author
Wemigwans, Jennifer
Cunningham, Mary
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres
Publication Date
2008
Subject
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects. FAS/FAE
Minority Health
Abstract
This Tool Kit was prepared as a "user-friendly" resource to help front line workers working with children, youth, adults and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD or FAS).
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Nutrition resources for food allergy families

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121411
Division of Allergy and Immunology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH_Nutrition_Allergy.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00007
This pamphlet lists places to find high-quality information online. It also explains how to find a dietitian, and how a dietitian can help with food allergies in children.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH_Nutrition_Allergy.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the above link to view.
Corporate Author
Division of Allergy and Immunology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Allergies-Diet Therapy
Abstract
This pamphlet lists places to find high-quality information online. It also explains how to find a dietitian, and how a dietitian can help with food allergies in children.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00007
Images
URLs
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Research clinical trials: A pamphlet for patients and families

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113721
BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1907_ResearchClinicalTrials_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1907
This pamphlet will explain what a research clinical trial is and help you make an informed decision about whether participating in one is right for you and your family member.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1907_ResearchClinicalTrials_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print the pamphlet.
Corporate Author
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Clinical Trials
Research Design
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain what a research clinical trial is and help you make an informed decision about whether participating in one is right for you and your family member.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1907
URLs
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Helpful hints: For starting and keeping up your breast milk supply when your baby is not breastfeeding

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog108837
Lactation Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: Children's & Women's Health Centre of BC , 2015. 3rd.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW982_HelpfulHints_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW982
Information on how to start and keep up breast milk supply when a baby is not breastfeeding.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW982_HelpfulHints_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Lactation Services
Edition
3rd
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Children's & Women's Health Centre of BC
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Abstract
Information on how to start and keep up breast milk supply when a baby is not breastfeeding.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW982
Images
URLs
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The diagnosis and management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A guide for families

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123812
Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Toronto, ON: Muscular Dystrophy Canada , 2019.
URL
https://muscle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DMDstandardsofcare-EN.pdf
Material Type
Booklet
Online
This guide for families summarizes the results of an international consensus on the medical care of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). This effort was supported by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with patient advocacy groups and the TREAT-NMD network. The m…
  1 url  
URL
https://muscle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DMDstandardsofcare-EN.pdf
Corporate Author
Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Publication Date
2019
Subject
Muscular Dystrophy
Abstract
This guide for families summarizes the results of an international consensus on the medical care of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). This effort was supported by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with patient advocacy groups and the TREAT-NMD network. The main document is published in Lancet Neurology.
The recommendations are based on an extensive study by 84 international experts in DMD diagnosis and care chosen to represent a broad range of specialties. They independently ?rated? methods of care used in the management of DMD to say how ?necessary?, ?appropriate? or ?inappropriate? each one was at different stages of the course of DMD. In total they considered more than 70,000 different scenarios. This allowed them to establish guidelines that the majority agreed represented the best practice for DMD care.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
URLs
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