Source 1: Ghirano, Imran Ahmed, et al. "Skin Diseases; Prevalence in Pediatric Patients in Hyderabad: Sindh, Pakistan." Professional Medical Journal, vol. 24, no. 7, July 2017, pp. 1031-1035. EBSCOhost, doi:10.17957/TPMJ/17.3899.
The journal about skin disease and its prevalence in pediatric patients is helpful to me because it contains valid and important research and studies conducted by physicians and professors from Hospitals and College researcher professionals. My honors mentorship is based on my internship at One Family Pediatrics, a clinic where the doctors and nurses care for their patients health and they accurately monitor any prominent health problems they notice. This journal will help me because I can use information from it to discuss with those I work with, in order to identify and prevent skin problems we notice in any of our patients. The sources for this journal are credible, because as I mentioned earlier, the research is conducted and presented by professionals in this field, additionally, this research is completely random, non biased and it samples a varied population of children in a very systematic, thought out method to avoid any mistakes.
The research and studies written in this journal will be helpful for me to startup discussions with my mentor, get involved on a deeper level, challenge myself to do so further research and maybe even conduct my own study on the side as I work with One Family Pediatrics. I am very interested in studying and making a profession in pediatrics and I feel that this is the opportunity and key I need to unlock the potential I have, I think that by diving deeper into the studies and research from this journal I can reach my potential and be a more successful student.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Source 2: Sleep deprivation and its effect on child growth. (2016, June 05). Retrieved January 26, 2018, from http://www.circadin.com/news-views/sleep-deprivation-and-its-effect-on-child-growth/
The author of this article writes about the various effects of sleep deprivation in children and further explains ways to overcome these issues. He mentions various effects on the child's body and he backs up his facts by including other professional opinions, for example, "A recently published study showed that children with growth hormone deficiency, experienced substantially less sleep and lower quality of sleep compared to children with normal level of growth hormone" (Pearl 2). The information provided in this article is vital for me since I will use this research to further my understanding on how and why children are so effected by lack of sleep. I will use this study to learn about the different and specific types of growth and development issues that affect pediatric patients. After reading Mr. Pearl's article, I have received a better understanding of my research topic and I now know the various types of issues I will need to address and further research about, in order for my capstone project to be successful.
Furthermore, I believe this source is credible because it includes research written by Zach Pearl, a highly qualified professional with a PhD. Additionally, Pearl not only writes from his own studies but he also includes scientific references in his article in order to validate it even more. For instance he references several other research efforts such as the FLAME study.
Additionally, I have selected a few of Mr. Pearl's quotes that pose an important role in his article. These quotes are essential in alerting the readers about the main and most significant points addressed by his work and other professional research.
"Getting enough sleep is important for young children and is key for healthy growth and development" (Pearl 1).
"Sleep helps children focus and remember what has been learned and is also vital for their physical and mental health" (Pearl 2).
" Young children who do not get sufficient sleep for long periods of time have abnormally low levels of insulin, which can lead to diabetes and weight management problems" (Pearl 1).
"A recently published study showed that children with growth hormone deficiency, experienced substantially less sleep and lower quality of sleep compared to children with normal level of growth hormone" (Pearl 3).
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Source 3: Pediatrics.aappublications.org. (2018). Retrieved February 23, 2018, from http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/early/2014/08/19/peds.2014-1696.full.pdf
This report conveys the current research on sleep patterns in adolescents, factors contributing to chronic sleep loss (ex: electronic media use, caffeine consumption), and health-related consequences, such as depression, increased obesity risk, and higher rates of drowsy driving accidents. The report also discusses the potential role of later school start times as a means of reducing adolescent sleepiness. The information provided in this research report is vital for me since I will use this research to further my understanding on how and why pediatric patients are so effected by lack of sleep. I will use this study to learn about the different and specific types of growth and development issues that affect pediatric patients. After reading Mr. Owens's report, I have received a better understanding of my research topic and I now know the various types of issues I will need to address and further research about, in order for my capstone project to be successful.
Furthermore, I believe this source is credible because it includes research conducted by Judith Owens, MD, MPH, FAAP, ADOLESCENT SLEEP WORKING GROUP, and COMMITTEE ON ADOLESCENCE; all highly qualified professionals in this particular field. Most importantly, this report includes an array of professional studies and research points conducted by different people and this makes the report more credible because more than one group or person is suggesting and can prove one topic with confidence.
Additionally, I have selected a few of Mr. Judith Owens's quotes that pose an important role in his article. These quotes are essential in alerting the readers about the main and most significant points addressed by his work and other professional research.
Chronic sleep loss and associated sleepiness and daytime impairments in adolescence are a serious threat to the academic success, health, and safety of our nation’s youth and an important public health issue.
Current research has raised important questions regarding the complex interrelationship between caffeine use and sleep patterns during this developmental period.
It is important to recognize that the causes and consequences of chronic sleep loss in adolescents are often closely intertwined in complex ways, further exacerbating the situation. For example, alcohol consumption can lead to insufficient and poor-quality sleep and subsequent daytime sleepiness.