Kiersten Pianosi

Investigator and Surgeon, BC Children's Hospital

Academic Affiliations

Clinical Instructor, Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia

Research Theme

Evidence to Innovation

Research Group

Clinical Practice, Outcomes & Innovation

Research Areas

Children's Health

Ear Infections

Hearing Disorders and Deafness

Nose Injuries and Disorders

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Teen Health

Throat Disorders

Contact

kiersten.pianosi@cw.bc.ca

Overview: As a Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgeon, my clinical research focuses on improving care for children by addressing conditions affecting their noses, throats, and upper airways. Through my research, I aim to formulate and answer questions about these clinical conditions, such as predicting nasopharynx depth using body measures during swab tests. These studies are aimed at enhancing our understanding of pediatric diseases and translating this knowledge into more effective care and treatment outcomes for families.
Publications: Implementation of standardized patient safety and quality improvement rounds in a tertiary care paediatric centre
Paediatrics & Child Health
Kiersten D Pianosi and Brianna L McKelvie and Jennifer Kilgar and Farah Abdulsatar and Julie E Strychowsky
DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxae008
06/2024
Open and Thoracoscopic Aortopexy for Airway Malacia in Children: 15 Year Single Centre Experience
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.10.016
2024
Supporting lactation in otolaryngology patients through medication optimization, radiology considerations, and more: A literature review
JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2022.2286
2022
Near-infrared heating of skin to delineate non-melanoma skin cancer lesions: A pilot study
Skin Research and Technology
Kiersten Pianosi and Kevin Jordan and Corey C Moore
DOI: 10.1111/srt.12936
03/2021
Development and validation of an algorithm of diagnostic and procedural codes for the identification of children hospitalized with a tracheostomy in Ontario, Canada
Pediatric Pulmonology
DOI: 10.1002/ppul.24757
2020
Medical student career choice: a qualitative study of fourth-year medical students at Memorial University, Newfoundland
CMAJ Open
K. Pianosi and C. Bethune and K. F. Hurley
DOI: 10.9778/cmajo.20150103
04/2016
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of the Temporomandibular Joint: A Unique Presentation
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open
DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000000658
2016
Informed Consent in Pediatric Otolaryngology: What Risks and Benefits Do Parents Recall?
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States)
DOI: 10.1177/0194599816641910
2016
Influenza immunization practices and policies for health care students in Canada
Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
DOI: 10.1155/2013/569421
2013
Research: Can We Predict Nasopharynx Distance in Children For Swab Testing? A Pilot Study
The nasopharynx swab test is a commonly performed procedure for diagnosis of viral upper respiratory infections. The goal of this study is to explore surface landmark measurements in children (finger length, height , weight) can be used to accurately predict nasopharynx depth through a simple predictive formula. This could then be used to guide healthcare professionals in obtaining reliable bedside nasopharynx swabs.

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Studies highlight the impact of the pandemic on children and youth’s mental health

The Pediatric Outcome ImProvement through COordination of Research Networks — which involves BCCHR — has published their latest research findings on mental health hospitalizations of children and youth throughout the pandemic. These findings led the team to a second study where they evaluated the relationship between hospital admissions for eating disorders and public health restrictions.

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Recognizing a brain injury quickly can save lives

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A decade of work advances care for children with cancer

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BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute brings Mini Science Night to Salmon Arm

Scheduled for May 2, in Salmon Arm, BC, Mini Science Night is a public lecture that explores the newest discoveries and innovations in health research. Admission is free and everyone in the community is welcome to attend, including students, teachers, parents, seniors, and local health-care professionals. There are 50 seats available to the public when registration opens on April 2.

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