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Global Child And Family-Centered Care Fellowship, Education And Mentorship For Pediatric Healthcare Professionals: A Literature Review, Ashley Zheng, Bobbijo Pansier Aug 2022

Global Child And Family-Centered Care Fellowship, Education And Mentorship For Pediatric Healthcare Professionals: A Literature Review, Ashley Zheng, Bobbijo Pansier

Patient Experience Journal

Child- and family-centered care (FCC) is increasingly accepted and implemented to optimize the healthcare experience for patients, their families, and healthcare professionals. Standish Foundation for Children, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, has designed and piloted a fellowship to educate pediatric healthcare professionals in FCC & psychosocial care via an inquiry and mentorship model in Tbilisis, Georgia. This review aimed to evaluate and synthesize existing literature on psychosocial and FCC mentorship for pediatric healthcare professionals in four parts: ongoing need, effects on healthcare professionals, effects on children and their families and/or caregivers, and in cross-country healthcare settings. Reviewers searched open-source databases for articles …


Behavioral Intervention Education For Pediatric Functional Constipation: A Feasibility Project, Meredith Brady, Jean Pelski Ph.D., Aprn, Nnp-Bc Jan 2022

Behavioral Intervention Education For Pediatric Functional Constipation: A Feasibility Project, Meredith Brady, Jean Pelski Ph.D., Aprn, Nnp-Bc

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications

Background: Functional constipation (FC) is a common condition frequently seen in pediatric primary care, with an estimated median prevalence of 16% among pediatric patients (Mugie et al., 2011). Standard care for this condition is typically limited to laxative therapy, however evidence supports improved outcomes for patients who also receive behavioral intervention education. Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement study was to assess the feasibility of implementing a standardized intervention strategy in a primary care setting for pediatric patients with FC to inform a future pilot study. Methods and interventions: This feasibility study was completed in three steps. 1) A …


The Use Of Distraction Techniques During Painful Procedures In Pediatric Patients, Bethany Hayward Jan 2022

The Use Of Distraction Techniques During Painful Procedures In Pediatric Patients, Bethany Hayward

Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner

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