Journal of the Society of Pediatric Nurses articles from April 2000

Journal of the Society of Pediatric Nurses archives from April 2000

Using Distraction to Reduce Reported Pain, Fear, and Behavioral Distress in Children and Adolescents: A Multisite Study.
April 1, 2000... ISSUES AND PURPOSE. Distraction during painful procedures has been shown to be effective in previous studies, yet this simple intervention is not used routinely. This study examined the effectiveness and feasibility of distraction in reducing...

Dog Bites in Children Treated in a Pediatric Emergency Department.
April 1, 2000... ISSUES AND PURPOSE. Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death and disability among children. This study sought to describe the characteristics of dog bite injuries to aid in promoting healthy environments for children. DESIGN...

Family-Centered Care When Abuse or Neglect is Suspected.
April 1, 2000... Ask the Expert provides answers to clinical questions for nurses in practice settings. Where possible, evidence from research is used to support the experts' recommendations. Question: I believe in family-centered care, but find it very...

We Are All Advocate.
April 1, 2000... The Advocate is a forum for exploring our roles as advocates for the children and families we serve. First is the danger of futility; the belief there is nothing one man or one woman can do against the enormous array of the...

News From the Society.
April 1, 2000... A Message From the New SPN President: Vicky R. Bowden Celebration. To celebrate means to perform a ritual or ceremony publicly and formally; to commemorate a special occasion with ceremony or festivity; to honor or praise publicly; and to...

Review of Research Studies That Evaluated the Impact of Treatment for Childhood Cancers on Neurocognition and Behavioral and Social Competence: Nursing Implications.
April 1, 2000... ISSUES AND PURPOSE. Given the increasing incidence of childhood cancer, increasing survivor rates, and documented incidence of sequelae, nurses need evidence on which to base interventions for families at risk. The authors review and critique...