Interdisciplinary Training Program (ITP) in child abuse and neglect: Long term effects

Background Child Abuse & Neglect is a worldwide social and public health problem, which has a multitude of short- and long-term effects on children. Objective Pediatric dentists are often the ones who, after a pediatrician, come to identify a child abuse victim, so this article addresses the importance of the pediatric dentist in identifying the oral health issues that can be associated with child abuse victims. Data sources Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar were databases researched for peer review articles in indexed journals. Method Literature search was conducted and articles were selected according to the data provided regarding child abuse and neglect and the relevant data were summarized. Result Some medical providers may receive less education pertaining to oral health and dental injury that are related to abuse or neglect as readily as they detect those involving other areas of the body. Conclusion Pediatric dentists are encouraged to collaborate with pediatricians to increase the prevention and detection of child abuse and neglect in children.

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Child Abuse and Nonaccidental Trauma

10.2310/fm.4417 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

S Terez Malka

Keyword(s):

Child Abuse ◽

Child Neglect ◽

Child Abuse And Neglect ◽

Pediatric Emergency ◽

Laboratory Evaluation ◽

X Rays ◽

Nonaccidental Trauma ◽

Fracture Patterns ◽

Abuse And Neglect

Child abuse accounts for over 1% of visits to pediatric emergency departments (EDs), and injuries related to abuse have higher morbidity and mortality than accidental injuries. Recognizing child abuse and neglect in the ED is challenging but critical to prevent recurrent episodes of abuse and long-term physical and emotional sequelae. This review defines child abuse and neglect and explores historical and physical examination findings, assessment and diagnosis, treatment, disposition, and outcomes for victims of child abuse. Figures show x-rays demonstrating common fracture patterns associated with abusive injury and an algorithm for evaluation of nonaccidental trauma in the ED. Tables list key historical elements in the evaluation for abuse or neglect, bruising characteristics suggestive of abuse, fractures that are specific for abuse, and recommended laboratory evaluation for suspected abuse. This review contains 4 figures, 5 tables, and 36 references. Key words: child abuse, child neglect, nonaccidental trauma, sexual abuse

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The Long-Term Biological and Clinical Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect

Stress: Genetics, Epigenetics and Genomics ◽

10.1016/b978-0-12-813156-5.00006-6 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 57-82

Author(s):

Jonathan Parker ◽

Charles B. Nemeroff

Keyword(s):

Child Abuse ◽

Child Abuse And Neglect ◽

Abuse And Neglect ◽

Clinical Consequences

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Child Abuse and Nonaccidental Trauma

10.2310/em.4417 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

S Terez Malka

Keyword(s):

Child Abuse ◽

Child Neglect ◽

Child Abuse And Neglect ◽

Pediatric Emergency ◽

Laboratory Evaluation ◽

X Rays ◽

Nonaccidental Trauma ◽

Fracture Patterns ◽

Abuse And Neglect

Child abuse accounts for over 1% of visits to pediatric emergency departments (EDs), and injuries related to abuse have higher morbidity and mortality than accidental injuries. Recognizing child abuse and neglect in the ED is challenging but critical to prevent recurrent episodes of abuse and long-term physical and emotional sequelae. This review defines child abuse and neglect and explores historical and physical examination findings, assessment and diagnosis, treatment, disposition, and outcomes for victims of child abuse. Figures show x-rays demonstrating common fracture patterns associated with abusive injury and an algorithm for evaluation of nonaccidental trauma in the ED. Tables list key historical elements in the evaluation for abuse or neglect, bruising characteristics suggestive of abuse, fractures that are specific for abuse, and recommended laboratory evaluation for suspected abuse. This review contains 4 figures, 4 tables, and 37 references. Key words: child abuse, child neglect, nonaccidental trauma, sexual abuse

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