The effect of medical clowns on performance of spirometry among preschool aged children

Nir, Vered; Schichter-Konfino, Vered; Kassem, Eias; Klein, Adi

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“…We previously demonstrated a significant improvement in the QOL of children with food allergy during OIT with further improvement on follow‐up 6,8‐10 . We also observed in children aged 4‐12 years that an initial deleterious effect on QOL can be seen during the first dose‐escalation week of OIT 17 . Interestingly, we noted that parents of children aged 8‐12 years undergoing OIT, consistently perceived the QOL of their children to be better than the QOL reported by the children themselves 10,11 .…”

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“…Medical clown (MC) support was shown to effectively decrease anxiety induced by medical procedures in children, as well as in relieving pain during medical interventions 12‐18 . Most studies, however, focused on relatively short‐term procedures, such as drawing blood, perioperative processes, or performing allergy skin prick tests 16 .…”

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Medical clown support is associated with better quality of life of children with food allergy starting oral immunotherapy

Epstein‐Rigbi

Schwartz

Goldberg

et al. 2021

Pediatric Allergy Immunology

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Background The start of oral immunotherapy (OIT) for food allergy is a critical period in the treatment process, with a potential to influence patient quality of life (QOL) and subsequently treatment outcome. The association of medical clowning with QOL at OIT initiation was examined. Methods Children aged 4‐12 years supported by a medical clown (MC) during the induction week of OIT for food allergy were studied. Children in the same age range starting OIT without the support of a MC served as controls. Parents of all children completed the Food Allergy Quality of Life Questionnaire—Parent Form (FAQLQ‐PF), and children aged 8‐12 years completed the Food Allergy Quality of Life Questionnaire—Child Form (FAQLQ‐CF). QOL scores of parents and children with and without a MC support were compared. Results Children with (n = 88) and without (n = 212) the support of a MC were comparable in demographics and clinical characteristics. The study group had a significantly lower single highest tolerated dose compared to controls (57 ± 83 vs 162 ± 274 mg protein, respectively, P < .001). Parental perception of the QOL of children was not associated with a MC support (P = .81) but rather with previous reaction severity (P < .01). In contrast, the QOL of children aged 8‐12 years (n = 119) was positively associated primarily with a MC support, total score 3.7 ± 1.1 vs 4.6 ± 1.3 (P < .001). Conclusions While the perception of QOL of parents of children with food allergy at OIT initiation is mainly associated with previous reaction severity, the QOL of the children themselves is primarily positively associated with MC support.

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Medical clown support is associated with better quality of life of children with food allergy starting oral immunotherapy

Epstein‐Rigbi

Schwartz

Goldberg

et al. 2021

Pediatric Allergy Immunology

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“…Medical clowns have been shown to decrease anxiety in children undergoing medical procedures. Nir et al examined the ability of medical clowns to assist in obtaining spirometry in preschool‐age children. They demonstrated a significant improvement in lung function when performed with medical clowns, although the authors could not rule out a physiologic effect from laughter induced by clown interaction.…”

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Pediatric Pulmonology year in review 2018: Asthma, physiology/pulmonary function testing, and respiratory infections

Loughlin

Muston

et al. 2019

Pediatric Pulmonology

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Pediatric Pulmonology publishes original research, reviews, and case reports related to a wide range of children's respiratory disorders. In our “Year in Review” series, we summarize publications in our major topic areas from 2018, in the context of selected literature in these areas from other journals relevant to our discipline. This review covers selected articles on asthma, physiology/lung function testing, and respiratory infections.

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Pulmonary Evaluation in Early-Onset Scoliosis

Pahys

Anari

2022

The Growing Spine

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The effect of medical clowns on performance of spirometry among preschool aged children

Cited by 3 publications

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Medical clown support is associated with better quality of life of children with food allergy starting oral immunotherapy

Medical clown support is associated with better quality of life of children with food allergy starting oral immunotherapy

Pediatric Pulmonology year in review 2018: Asthma, physiology/pulmonary function testing, and respiratory infections

Pulmonary Evaluation in Early-Onset Scoliosis

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