Transitioning from individualized to family-focused care is not only advocated by the Institute of Medicine; it’s becoming a way of life. Families want their perspectives and choices for their loved ones to be heard. That’s why we’ve made it our priority to deliver the most up-to-date educational resource to help nurses meet the goal of empowering patients and their families—throughout the entire nursing process.
This core text is noted for its balanced approach to the family, clear organization, strong pathophysiology content, and thorough integration of the five-step nursing process.
Family Meetings Family meetings typically involve the patient, those family members desired by the patient, and the relevant health care providers (Hudson, Quinn, O'Hanlon, & Aranda, 2008). They should routinely be offered on admission ...
This is the first practical guide for nurses on how to incorporate the knowledge, skills, and tools of Strength-Based Nursing Care (SBC) into everyday practice.
The book addresses a variety of challenging patient and family issues that occur in the NICU as they relate to care coordination throughout the process.
Family-centered Care: Putting it Into Action : the SPN/ANA Guide to Family-centered Care
Hahn, S. R., Kroenke, K., Spitzer, R. L., Brody, D., Williams, J. B., Linzer, M., & Verloin deGruy III, F. (1996). The difficult patient: Prevalence, ... Jackson, J. L., & Kroenke, K. (1999). ... Coulter, A., & Cleary, P. D. (2001).
YOUNG. PEOPLE,. AND. THEIR. FAMILIES. In their review of progress in palliative care for children in the United Kingdom, ... From a pediatric perspective, it has been defined thus: Palliative care for children and young people with ...
The incidence of GBS in children birth to 15 years of age is 0.34 to 1.34 per 100,000 (McGrogan, Madle, Seaman, et al., 2008). GBS is a reversible disease with a good prognosis for most children.
What types of modifications to the adolescent's schedule could facilitate learning while conserving energy? How might a school nurse work with the school administrators to advocate for the adolescent with cancer? Erickson, J. (2010).
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