Diagnosis and management of pediatric sinusitis: A survey of primary care, otolaryngology and urgent care providers.

Objectives: The aims of this project were two-fold: 1) To assess pediatric primary care (PCP), pediatric otolaryngology (ENT) and pediatric urgent care (UC) providers' perception of their adherence to the 2013 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) established guidelines for the diagnosis and management of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS) in children 1-18 years old and 2) to assess the same providers' practice patterns in the diagnosis and management of pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis (PCRS).

Method: A 21-item questionnaire (CVI .9) was designed by th investigators using Survey Monkey.

Perception and documentation of weight management practices in pediatric primary care.

Background: Pediatric obesity is a significant problem in the United States. The Childhood Obesity Action Network (COAN) published expert recommendations in 2007 for pediatric obesity prevention and assessment at well-child visits. The purpose of this study was to assess pediatric providers' perception and documentation of their adherence to the 2007 COAN guidelines.