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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📢 New Resource! Improving pediatric pain care takes more than knowing what works. It takes practical strategies to turn evidence into action. Explore the new Practical Implementation Guide for Quality Pediatric Pain Management in Healthcare Settings. 🔗 tinyurl.com/skip-impleme...

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🚨 New publication alert! Our new manuscript explores the Stollery Children’s Hospital’s journey to obtaining ChildKind International certification, highlighting the importance of organization-wide collaboration in improving children’s pain experiences. 🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.1080/2474...

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A Formalized Pathway to Sustained Quality Improvement in Pediatric Pain Care: A ChildKind International Certification Experience

Untreated pediatric pain is associated with serious immediate and long-term negative consequences, yet a significant evidence-to-practice gap persists. To formally bridge this gap, the Stollery Chi...

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

💉SPRINT Kids How are respiratory illnesses affecting children across Canada? SPRINT Kids is a PHAC national surveillance project tracking illnesses like flu, RSV and COVID-19, along with associated adverse events following immunization (AEFIs) and hospitalizations.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🫁 PIONEERS When a child has pneumonia, does it always need antibiotics? Not necessarily. PIONEERS is testing a new pathway using rapid blood testing, optional nasal swabs and clinical assessment to help determine which children need antibiotics—and which don’t.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

📱 MoKA Could we predict an asthma attack before it happens? Children with asthma (or their caregivers) use the RespiSentinel app to track symptoms and medications. We’re using this information to develop an algorithm that could help families recognize worsening asthma earlier.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

📋 ED-PATCH Emergency department visits can be a lot to take in. ED-PATCH helps patients and caregivers track diagnoses, tests, treatments, medications and follow-up instructions during their visit. We’re studying whether it improves recall and communication.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

💧 HIKO-STEC Some children with E. coli infections develop serious kidney complications. HIKO-STEC is testing whether giving IV fluids early can improve outcomes compared with drinking fluids alone.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🧸 ALICE Getting stitches can be stressful for kids—even with numbing medication. ALICE is comparing midazolam, nitrous oxide and dexmedetomidine to find out which approach best reduces anxiety and distress during laceration repair.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🩺 KETO-APP Can ketorolac work as well as morphine for abdominal pain in children with suspected appendicitis? We’re comparing the two medications to see whether ketorolac provides similar pain relief with fewer side effects.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🧵 What are we researching at the PEAK Research Team? Our team is currently working on several studies focused on improving care for children and families in the pediatric emergency department. Here’s a quick snapshot of what we’re up to! 👇

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

If a child breaks a bone, do they really need opioids? 🤔 The answer is simpler than you might think. Check out this reel from @wchriuofa.bsky.social for a quick summary of this important new evidence. 🩹💙 youtube.com/shorts/4u39X... @painmatters.bsky.social @stollerykids.bsky.social

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Rewriting the rules on children’s pain

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Our RAs and MEDi had a wonderful time at the Stollery Garden Party, celebrating the launch of the Mighty Millions Lottery! 🌱🎉 Donor support helps us ask important questions and find better ways to care for kids—right where they receive care.💙 @stollerykids.bsky.social @painmatters.bsky.social

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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Finding the right resource shouldn't be a pain. The SKIP Resource Navigator brings together 400+ resources to support quality pain care, all in one easy-to-search place. 🔗Explore now: kidsinpain.notion.site/skip-resourc... #ItDoesntHaveToHurt

Promotional graphic for the SKIP Resource Navigator. The text reads, “Guiding you to trusted solutions for kids in pain. SKIP Resource Navigator” and “Access 400+ trusted evidence-based tools - all in one place!” Along the bottom are illustrated children, caregivers, and healthcare professionals standing in front of a row of colorful circles. On the right side, a curved arrow points to a QR code for accessing the resource. The design uses a light background with coral, teal, yellow, and beige accents.

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Dr. Samina Ali @painmatters.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

we have a crisis in emergency medicine. the wait times, lack of beds, and inadequate resources are hurting our teams. there is moral injury: it hurts us deeply to watch families suffer and wait. and the price is early departure from an incredible profession.💔

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

14/ Children with IDD use inpatient and emergency department services 1.8× more often than the general population, making it especially important to understand what families need from these experiences. Read the full paper: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

13/ Ultimately, parents aren’t just accompanying their child through an ED visit. They are care coordinators, advocates, and experts in their child’s health. Recognizing and listening to that expertise can help create more positive ED experiences.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

12/ Many parents learn to seek out resources independently and turn to other parents for support. Peer experiences can help with healthcare navigation—and provide validation when making difficult decisions.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

11/ Parents’ information needs also change over time. As they gain experience with the ED and their child’s IDD, parents develop different knowledge and strategies for navigating healthcare.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

10/ And communication matters throughout the visit. Parents emphasized the importance of healthcare providers sharing information in ways that match both the parent’s and child’s level of understanding.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

9/ ED processes matter, too. Parents valued responsive triage and streamlined care that recognized their child’s individual needs. Small changes in how care is organized can make a meaningful difference to families.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

8/ Parents also described the work they do before arriving at the ED. Many prepare by keeping detailed medical records and packing a hospital bag—practical strategies that can help them navigate an ED visit.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

7/ Restraint was another particularly traumatic experience reported by parents. These experiences highlight how important compassionate, individualized approaches to care are for children with IDD and their families.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

6/ But parents also described difficult experiences. Some felt a lack of empathy for the emotional distress they experienced. Others described experiences of discrimination related to their background, ethnicity, or immigrant status.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

5/ Parents’ previous healthcare experiences shape how they experience the ED. Being genuinely listened to—and recognized as an expert on their child—can build trust and support informed decision-making.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

4/ Communication is especially important when only one parent is present. Parents reported that communication can be more effective when both parents are in the room, highlighting the importance of ensuring the parent who is present has the information and support they need.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

3/ That expertise matters in the ED. Parents want healthcare providers to listen when they describe atypical presentations—for example, a child who has a high tolerance for pain. Their knowledge can provide important context for the care team.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

2/ Parents are often the experts on their child’s health. When deciding whether to seek care, parents draw on their instincts, previous healthcare experiences, and knowledge of their child’s usual symptoms and trajectory.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

1/ 🧵 What can make an emergency department (ED) visit a more positive experience for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their parents? A study led by the ARCHE team identified several key themes. Here’s what parents shared. 👇 @@wchriuofa.bsky.social

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Alberta’s emergency rooms are facing another busy summer. 🏩☀️🚨 Dr. Andrew Dixon joined CBC Edmonton AM to discuss what this means for patients and families, and how to navigate care when you need it. 🔗Click the link to listen to the podcast! www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... @perc-network.bsky.social

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Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🧠 Today is World Brain Day — and for the one in 10 Canadian children and youth with a neurodisability, the brain health conversation is about whether a toddler gets support while they are still waiting for a diagnosis. That's where Kids Brain Health (KBH+) comes in. Learn more: buff.ly/8m1vqRd

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Research doesn't end at publication. Sharing the story behind the science helps bring it to life.🤩 We're thrilled to see on Dr. Henry Li's (PEM fellow & PEAK learner) work featured in the @ualberta.bsky.social Folio! 🔎Read the story: www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202... @perc-network.bsky.social

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“A time and a place”

New University of Alberta research finds that emergency department opioid prescriptions are unlikely to be significant drivers of future substance use among adolescents

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We're so proud to see Dr. Samina Ali's groundbreaking research featured in WCHRI's Annual Report, highlighting how innovation, compassion, and evidence are transforming pain care for children. 💙 🔗Click here to read more! ar.wchri.org/rewriting-th... @painmatters.bsky.social @wchriuofa.bsky.social

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Rewriting the rules on children's pain – Two Decades of Discovery, Generations of Impact

Grounded in WCHRI infrastructure, Dr. Samina Ali’s cross-Canada No OUCH trial updates national guidelines for pediatric pain management through family-centred research.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

❌There were no differences in unscheduled return rates between patients seen by a learner vs by a physician. 👩‍🔬Patients seen by learners were more likely to be admitted if they returned within 72 hours. 🥼Residents had lower return visit rates than attendings.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

📸Study snapshot📸 📑Cohort study 💻Anaysis of >1 million ED discharges across 9 linked hospitals in the Edmonton zone (July 2015 - June 2018) 🚑Primary outcome: rate of unscheduled return visits within 72 hours (seen by learners vs seen by physicians)

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

There is concern that learners may increase unscheduled emergency department return visits. 🚨 This new study reviews this with provincial and regional data from teaching hospitals. 🧵Thread🧵 #TeachingHospitals #Emergency #ED

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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQIA+ youth face higher rates of chronic pain & barriers to care, like stigma & lack of provider understanding. This #PrideMonth, SKIP calls for inclusive, affirming, and evidence-informed pain care. #ItDoesntHaveToHurt 🔗 tinyurl.com/3xh5swtx 🔗 tinyurl.com/5n6krsnj

Three SKIP characters in front of a rainbow flag and the text "Celebrating Pride Month"

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Congratulations to all authors and collaborators on these important contributions to child health research! 👏

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

6/ Dr. Daina Thomas Spreading quality improvement in bronchiolitis care: A qualitative study of barriers and facilitators to de-implementation efforts across Alberta′s healthcare settings 🔗https://shmpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jhm.70328 #ChildHealth #ImplementationScience

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

5/ Dr. Andrew Dixon Unlocking antimicrobial stewardship optimization potential in Canadian hospitals: a mixed-methods needs assessment 🔗https://academic.oup.com/jacamr/article/8/2/dlag063/8663792 #AntimicrobialStewardship #PediatricMedicine #ChildHealth

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

4/ Dr. Andrew Dixon Persistent Vomiting Among Children With Acute Gastroenteritis A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial 🔗https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2848676 #Gastroenterology #ChildHealth #RCT

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

3/ Dr. William Craig Sport versus Nonsport Injury Setting as a Moderator of Postconcussive Symptoms Following Pediatric Concussion: An Advancing Concussion Assessment in Pediatrics Study 🔗https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022347626001824?via%3Dihub #Pediatrics #Concussion

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

2/ Dr. Bruce Wright Standardized Workload Assessment Metric for Pediatric Emergency Departments (SWAMPED): Multicentre derivation and evaluation of a task-level workload measure 🔗https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/acem.70314 #PEM #Workload #PEMStaff

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

1/ Dr. Hsing Jou "The evidence I need is change in a child": Healthcare provider perspectives on acupuncture therapy for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 🔗 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #Autism #ASD #Neurodisabilities #Acupuncture

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

📚 Our investigators have had a productive few months!🤓 We're proud to share a selection of recent publications advancing pediatric emergency medicine, child health, implementation science, and family-centred care. A thread 🧵👇 @perc-network.bsky.social @painmatters.bsky.social

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

May was filled with learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. We're excited to continue building connections and advancing child health research and care alongside partners across Canada.

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

At the conference, Andrea presented the poster "Co-creating a Child-Friendly Infographic on Laughing Gas for Pain and Distress During Scary Medical Procedures: A Collaborative Knowledge Translation Journey." The poster sparked conversations about bringing similar approaches to other sites.🤩

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Following the meeting, the team attended the Children's Healthcare Canada Conference, where SKIP hosted a Pain Hive focused on the Every Brain, Every Pain project, which aims to improve pain management and care for children with neurodisabilities. 🌈🤝

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PEAK Research Team @peakresearch.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Next up: Our SKIP Knowledge Broker, Andrea Razcon, and Dr. Tara McGrath, hub co-lead, attended the annual SKIP Network Meeting in Calgary. 🤝💬 This brought together SKIP sites across Canada to connect, share ideas, and discuss exciting new projects! @kidsinpain.bsky.social @painmatters.bsky.social

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