The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the care of countless individuals, including pediatric oncology patients. The initial lack of knowledge about the disease course and implications of infection led to delays in treatment to minimize additional harm. In pediatric oncology, unnecessary delays in chemotherapy or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation...
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly affected children and families. The study purpose was to better understand the perceptions of pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses (P-APRNs) on the impact of COVID-19 on patients and practice. A 25-item electronic survey including Likert scales, multiple choice , an...
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of dual light-emitting diode (LED) blanket phototherapy compared with combination LED phototherapy on the rate of total serum bilirubin (TSB) decline and treatment duration among full-term neonates with hyperbilirubinemia. A retrospective chart review of 255 newborns with hyperbilirubinemi...
Chronic diseases afflict more than 25% of America's children, and it has been reported that some children with chronic illness are underimmunized, compounding their risks of complications from vaccine-preventable infections. To better assess vaccination rates in this population, we systematically reviewed PubMed and CINAHL. Publications were includ...
Depression is a common diagnosis among adolescents. Routine screening for depression is recommended, yet standardization in screening and management is lacking. A care gap exists due to long wait times for referrals to counseling and other specialized care. Use of a written action plan demonstrated positive effects as an initial management tactic o...
Screen media overuse is seen as a public health concern because of its negative effects on child and adolescent health. This integrative literature review examines recent empirical evidence on the relationship between screen media overuse and physical, cognitive, and emotional/behavioral outcomes in children and adolescents. Empirical research of e...
School-based health centers (SBHCs) provide health services to more than six million youth annually. When schools throughout the United States closed in spring 2020, many SBHCs were also forced to close physical operations.. This study uses qualitative data collected from SBHC representatives nationwide to examine supports and challenges affecting ...
As the number of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) has increased across health care settings, institutions have identified the need to provide opportunities for the advancement, growth, and development of APPs. An APP Professional Advancement Program was developed and implemented at our freestanding, pediatric academic medical center that employs ...
Telehealth (TH) services rapidly expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic. This rapid deployment precluded the opportunity for initial planning of implementation strategies. The purpose of the quality improvement project was to understand the needs of nurse practitioners and examine TH procedures and interventions designed to promote high-quality, equ...
Health literacy is a nationwide public health concern. Low health literacy in adolescents is related to increased adolescent high-risk behaviors, which can negatively affect their overall health. A quality improvement health literacy project was developed, implemented, and evaluated in a juvenile temporary detention center. Stakeholders identified ...
