Developing a Hand‐Held Pap Test Card to Improve Cervical Cancer Screening
Abstract
We identified an educational deficit among clients at a community health clinic regarding the latest cervical cancer screening recommendations. A literature search on Pap testing and problems with compliance or screening indicated multiple barriers to cervical cancer screening. Education, health promotion and the use of a hand‐held health card/record were identified as methods to educate women regarding cervical cancer prevention. We developed a hand‐held Pap test card to be similar to an immunization card. The card was designed to fulfill the needs of both clients and practitioners. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Mary B. Prendergast, Lauren P. Hunter Tags: Feature Source Type: research
A Cocooning Project to Protect Newborns from Pertussis
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The Pertussis Cocooning Project was created through a collaborative effort by a health care organization and a State Department for Public Health to decrease community pertussis rates and protect infants from the deadly effects of pertussis. Free pertussis immunizations are provided to all mothers who give birth at the health care organization and to all infants’ family members and caregivers older than 18 years. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Christina Rust Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Reasons for Initial Formula Supplementation of Healthy Breastfeeding Newborns
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In a retrospective review of 302 hospital charts, 38 percent of newborns whose mothers planned to exclusively breastfeed received formula before hospital discharge. Those breastfeeding infants who did not receive formula were significantly younger at first breastfeeding than infants who received formula. Significantly more infants born by cesarean (51 percent) received supplementation than those born vaginally (31 percent). Birth between 9 p.m. and 10 a.m. and a hospital stay for more than 24 hours increased odds of supplementation. Nurses can explore barriers to exclusive breastfeeding unique to their hospitals t...
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Jane S. Grassley, Joyce Schleis, Susan Bennett, Susan Chapman, Bonnie Lind Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Aspirin and Ovarian Cancer Risk
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Laurie LaRusso Tags: On the Edge Source Type: research
What's Old Is New
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Mary C. Brucker Tags: Perspectives Source Type: research
Ankyloglossia and Its Impact on Breastfeeding
This article contrasts two very different experiences of one mother breastfeeding her two sons to demonstrate the potential impact of ankyloglossia on breastfeeding. When too restrictive, ankyloglossia, also known as tongue‐tie, can cause the newborn to ineffectively suckle at the breast. Breastfeeding difficulties can occur, such as long feedings or damaged nipples. When nurses, lactation consultants and other providers recognize this situation, they can refer women for further care and treatment, which can ultimately lead to breastfeeding success. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - April 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Lydia Henry, Rebecca Hayman Tags: Feature Source Type: research
A Midwife's Gratitude
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - April 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Corinne Stasko Tags: Reflections on Women's Health Source Type: research
Infertility Treatment as a Covered Health Insurance Benefit
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - April 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: AWHONN Position Statement Source Type: research
AWHONN Welcomes Lynn Erdman as Chief Executive Officer
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - April 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: AWHONN News & Views Source Type: research
Defining Severe Maternal Morbidity
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - April 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Summer Hunt Tags: Bulletin Board Source Type: research
Making Connections to Develop a Professional Network
Abstract
Developing a professional network is important for career growth and professional development. Networking can open doors for countless opportunities to gain new knowledge, meet new people, visit new places and advance your career. Successful networking involves identifying opportunities to meet and interact with people and to do so in a genuine way that fosters the development of a professional relationship. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - April 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Melanie Chichester Tags: Expanding Horizons Source Type: research
Health Implications of Human Trafficking
This article describes the features of human trafficking, its physical and mental health effects and the vital role nurses can play in providing care to this vulnerable population. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - April 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Tiffany A. Richards Tags: Beyond Borders Source Type: research
The Increasing Role of Genetics and Genomics in Women's Health
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Genetic and genomic testing are a clinical reality in health care today. Persons at risk for disease or who are simply curious about their genomes can have them analyzed. An individual's genome is a function of ancestry, family history and personal health and environmental exposures. Clinical and pharmacologic information can be obtained through genomic analysis. Genomic testing can be done by health care providers but some results can now be obtained through direct‐to‐consumer tests. Many ethical questions are being raised regarding genomic testing. Nurses can provide more optimal care by understanding the pr...
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - April 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Elisabeth (Lisa) Z. Klein Tags: Well Woman Source Type: research
Fertility Preservation Options for Women Treated for Cancer
Abstract
Cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery can be damaging to reproductive organs and can decrease fertility in women of reproductive age. For women who may wish to try to preserve their fertility, it's important for clinicians to discuss potential options with women before the initiation of cancer treatment to maintain as many preservation options as possible. Embryo cryopreservation, oocyte cryopreservation and ovarian tissue cryopreservation are potential options, but most of these methods are still considered experimental and may not be an option for every woman. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - April 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Kelsea Lucas, Desiree Hensel Tags: CNE Source Type: research
Planning a Collaborative Conference to Provide Interdisciplinary Education With a Focus on Patient Safety in Obstetrics
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Collaboration is an important component of evidence‐based practice in modern health care. A number of publications have touted the benefits of “team training” to improve obstetric outcomes during emergent situations. In August 2011, the Ohio sections of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) held a joint conference that focused on interdisciplinary education to promote patient safety. This joint venture drew more than 120 attendees, 12 exhibitors and 17 poster displays. Evaluations were positive and attende...
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - April 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Jennifer Doyle, Linda Newhouse, Robert Flora, Amy Burkett Tags: Feature Source Type: research
