Children and Young People

We conduct research that addresses real world problems and increases the knowledge and evidence related to the health and wellbeing of children and families from the community to tertiary level care. We will inform healthcare policy, clinical practice and service delivery, with a view to optimising child and family outcomes. 

Our research is organised into the following themes:

Latest News and Projects

Thematic Synthesis of Qualitative Research into Experiences of Primary School Children Managing Long Term Conditions: Systematic Review

There are 1.7 million children and young people in England with long term conditions, these can include asthma, diabetes, epilepsy. The Read more

Intravenous Maintenance Fluids in children: a review and evidence synthesis

The administration of maintenance intravenous fluid therapy (MIVFT) is a standard of care for many hospitalized children, especially those admitted Read more

Delirium scoring in the Paediatric Intensive care: usability of scoring tools in practice

Delirium is increasingly recognised as a problem in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The diagnosis of pediatric delirium is Read more

A scoping review of the physical effects of PPE on healthcare workers

The COVID-19 pandemic has required healthcare workers to wear full personal protective equipment (PPE) and despite the increasing awareness of Read more