Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
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J Pediatr Health Care · Jul 2005
Comparative StudyComparison of child and parent satisfaction ratings of ambulatory pediatric subspecialty care.
Opinions about satisfaction with care are rarely solicited from children. This study's purpose was to compare children's ratings of patient satisfaction with outpatient care to ratings given by parents. ⋯ Findings suggested that having parents evaluate children's care may not accurately represent the views of children and teens. Findings supported children and teens' ability to provide valuable perceptions about care that can inform clinic improvement processes.
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In the past decade, 7 million children in the United States had a mental health problem, with higher rates of medication use, primary care visits, and specialty care visits than children without such problems. Children with bipolar disorders can present diagnostic and referral dilemmas for the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner, and frequently these children take multiple medications that interact with commonly used antibiotics, over-the-counter medications, and contraceptives. Diagnostic criteria for mania are controversial and coexisting attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, and anxiety disorders can complicate the diagnosis and treatment. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner role includes referral, co-management, and advocacy for this vulnerable population.
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Based on the content of the article, you will be able to: Identify the two drugs in EMLA and the youngest pediatric age for its approved use. List the procedures for which EMLA has been used to control pain in infants. ⋯ Discuss the potential adverse effects of EMLA in infants. See page 48 for instructions.