Prenatal Care Through the Eyes of Canadian Aboriginal Women
This article describes the APWP and discusses how increased participation in health care by historically marginalized populations can lead to better maternal and neonatal health outcomes. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - February 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Sherri Di Lallo Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Confronting Confirmation Bias About Breast Cancer Screening With the Four Cs
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The tendency to resist evidence that doesn't support our own beliefs is a type of confirmation bias. Recent changes to recommendations for breast cancer screening underscore the need for nurses to maintain awareness of most recent and reliable evidence, evaluate women's family histories and encourage women to mitigate modifiable risks and make well‐informed decisions. When advising women about breast cancer screening, nurses can employ an approach based on the four Cs: (1) commit to staying up‐to‐date with evidence; (2) convey understanding; (3) communicate the evidence and answer questions; and (4) collabor...
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - February 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Mary Elizabeth Guimond Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Family‐Centered Rounds in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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Promotion of family‐centered care is common in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) across the nation. Yet, true collaboration and shared decision‐making with families in the care of their baby is not the standard of care. Family‐centered rounds can provide the opportunity for this level of collaboration, but care must be taken to overcome barriers to family‐centered rounds. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - February 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Gail M. Harris Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Bariatric Surgery Associated With Preterm Birth
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - February 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Laurie LaRusso Tags: On the Edge Source Type: research
Side‐Lying Breastfeeding and Adequate Rest for New Mothers
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - February 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Author Correction
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - February 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Erratum Source Type: research
Intentionality
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - February 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Mary C. Brucker Tags: Perspectives Source Type: research
A View From the Bed
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - December 19, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Jennifer B. Bradle Tags: Reflections Source Type: research
New Neonatal Skin Care Evidence‐Based Practice Guideline
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - December 19, 2013 Category: Nursing Tags: News and Views Source Type: research
New App Targets Group B Strep
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - December 19, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Jennifer P. Hellwig Tags: Bulletin Board Source Type: research
The Rewards and Challenges of Becoming a Clinical Instructor
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Frontline nurses working in the clinical area are a vital component to nursing education. Taking on the role of adjunct clinical instructor can be a rewarding way to increase one's own knowledge while performing the important task of educating the next generation of nurses. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - December 19, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Susan Volk, Nancy Homan, Lesley Tepner, Melanie Chichester, Denise Scales Tags: Expanding Horizons Source Type: research
Walking Beyond Our Borders With Frontline Health Workers in Guatemala
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In many developing countries, access to health care can be out of reach for many women and newborns. Trained frontline health workers serve as the first point of contact for medical care in many of these areas, and their efforts can prevent illness and death from conditions such as malaria, pneumonia and diarrhea. Their work is especially vital to reducing maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality. Due to the global shortage of health workers, nurses and organizations need to collectively advocate for the support and training of frontline health workers. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - December 19, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Raquel Walker Tags: Beyond Borders Source Type: research
Allergic Rhinitis, Environmental Triggers and Treatment Modalities
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Allergic rhinitis is a clinical condition with effects ranging from mildly bothersome to life‐threatening. Women's quality of life as well as productivity at home, at work and in the community can be greatly affected. It's imperative that clinicians engage in a complete health history with each woman presenting with allergic rhinitis to try to identify potential environmental triggers. Once the allergens are identified, a multifaceted treatment plan can be devised to help women maintain optimal functionality. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - December 19, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Mary Ellen Zator Estes Tags: Well Women Source Type: research
The Emerging Threat From Carbapenem‐Resistant Enterobacteriaceae
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The emergence of carbapenem‐resistant enterobacteriaceae (CRE) in the United States represents a serious danger to people who are hospitalized and is associated with case mortality rates as high as 50 percent. CRE infections have limited treatment options and the potential to spread widely if prevention and transmission measures are not employed. Decreasing the impact of CRE requires coordinated efforts between nurses and other clinicians, as well as administrators, to improve patient outcomes. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - December 19, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Jessica Landry, Helen Hurst Tags: Priority #1 Safety Source Type: research
Splenic Artery Aneurysm Rupture During Pregnancy
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - December 19, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Cathi Phillips, Jean Bulmer Tags: CNE Feature Source Type: research
