Journal for specialists in pediatric nursing : JSPN
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J Spec Pediatr Nurs · Oct 2011
Care coordination for children with complex care needs significantly reduces hospital utilization.
The purpose was to evaluate an ambulatory care coordination program for children with complex care needs. ⋯ Hospital utilization is significantly reduced for children with complex care needs through 24/7 care coordination.
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J Spec Pediatr Nurs · Apr 2011
Development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive fall risk program.
The purpose was to develop and implement I'M SAFE, a comprehensive patient fall-risk assessment tool linked to a tiered-intervention falls prevention program. ⋯ The I'M SAFE tool identifies patients at increased risk for falls. When linked to a multidisciplinary fall prevention program, the incidence of preventable falls can be reduced. The program's impact has persisted across two facilities.
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J Spec Pediatr Nurs · Jan 2011
The use of nonpharmacological methods for children's postoperative pain relief: Singapore nurses' perspectives.
The purpose of this study was to examine nurses' use of nonpharmacological methods for school-age children's postoperative pain relief. ⋯ Nurses need training and education on nonpharmacological pain relief methods, particularly on methods that have been shown to be effective in prior research but that were less often used by nurses in this study: massage, thermal regulation, imagery, and positive reinforcement.
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J Spec Pediatr Nurs · Oct 2010
Comment LetterRe: Hill-Rodriguez, D., Messmer, P. R., Williams, P. D., Zeller, R. A., Williams, A. R., Wood, M., & Henry, M. (2009). The Humpty Dumpty Falls Scale: A case-control study. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 14(1), 22-32. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2008.00166.x.
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Probiotics are live microorganisms that offer a health benefit to the host. Found typically in dietary supplements, probiotics can be safely used in the treatment of acute diarrheal disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and antibiotic-associated diarrhea. They can be found in milks, yogurt, powders, and pills. ⋯ By understanding the uses, dosages, and safety of common probiotics, nurses can help educate patients and their families on the benefits of probiotics.