Research In Practice Blog
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New Research is Identifying Missed Opportunities for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Adolescents
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In a new Research Letter in JAMA Pediatrics, a team of researchers from Clinical Futures and PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) aimed to determine the percentage of missed opportunities for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among adolescents.
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Implementing strategies for the safe and effective management of acute pain in pediatric patients can improve treatment outcomes and reduce the risk of substance abuse. Dr. Sutherland and her collaborators co-authored a new study in JACC Journals and an article published in JAMA Network that focus on understanding and addressing factors associated with development of opioid use disorder and evaluating safe, effective pain management options. Authors focus on providing appropriate pain treatment, identifying at-risk individuals, reducing their exposure to risk factors, and implementing…
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A new paper explores the perspectives of Black mothers on the early screening process and preferences in provider communications and interactions regarding autism screening in primary care. Researchers explore how Black mothers engage in the process of developmental screening, and their preferences for care to help better understand how to improve this process and ameliorate gaps in early autism identification and care.
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Our study demonstrates Black youth and caregivers’ openness to conversations on navigating police encounters with pediatricians.
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In January 2026, Clinical Futures and PolicyLab announced the awardees of the 2025 Fall Pilot Grant Program. Jointly administered by Clinical Futures and PolicyLab, this program fosters innovation in health services research and clinical practice through grants to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia researchers.
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During the pandemic, enhanced infection prevention measures were implemented across NICUs in United States including universal masking, changes to staff and visitor health screening, reinforced hand hygiene practices, and restricted visitation policies. In work was recently published in JAMA Network Open in a new study titled, “Health Care–Associated Infections Among Neonates During the COVID-19 Pandemic” a research team, including Clinical Futures experts, investigated whether these enhanced infection prevention measures impacted incidence of viral and non-viral Healthcare associated…
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New research that reveals even low levels of air pollution can increase asthma risk for children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia after NICU discharge. Experts Kristian Scott, Scott A. Lorch, MD, MSCE, Chén C. Kenyon, MD, MSHP and Heather H. Burris, MD, MPH were part of the study that advocates the importance of early-life air quality.
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As 2025 comes to a close, we are reflecting on a year that has been both challenging and rewarding for the Center. This extraordinary year presents an opportunity to highlight and share some of our achievements, showcasing the successes and important work of our faculty, other investigators, and research staff over the past year. About Clinical Futures:
