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Innovative Approaches For Teaching Children With Chronic Conditions, J. Engvall, Ann Mccarthy
Innovative Approaches For Teaching Children With Chronic Conditions, J. Engvall, Ann Mccarthy
Ann Marie McCarthy
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A Conceptual Model Of Factors Influencing Children's Responses To A Painful Procedure When Parents Are Distraction Coaches, Ann Mccarthy, Charmaine Kleiber
A Conceptual Model Of Factors Influencing Children's Responses To A Painful Procedure When Parents Are Distraction Coaches, Ann Mccarthy, Charmaine Kleiber
Ann Marie McCarthy
The purpose of this article is to present a model of factors that may influence a child's response to a painful procedure when parents are distraction coaches during the procedure. Nonpharmacological interventions, in particular, distraction, and parents as coaches for their children during procedures are discussed. A conceptual model is presented that illustrates the multiple factors and their possible relationships. A selected review of studies is provided that supports the inclusion of these factors in the model. The model and literature review focus on three major areas: characteristics of the child, characteristics of the parent, and procedural variables. The model …
Striving For Distraction. Interview By James M Stubenrauch, Ann Mccarthy, Charmaine Kleiber
Striving For Distraction. Interview By James M Stubenrauch, Ann Mccarthy, Charmaine Kleiber
Ann Marie McCarthy
As part of its Raise the Voice campaign, in November 2006 the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) named Ann marie McCarthy and Charmaine Kleiber as "Edge Runners"--nurses who identify new models of care that integrate the physical and mental health of patients and who make a "clear connection between research and practical solutions." Pat Fort-Rogner, chief executive officer of the AAN, says "We hope patient-advocacy groups and federal agencies like the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality will take note."