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G Budreau

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PubMed2001

The Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Quality Care.

The UIHC Department of Nursing is nationally known for its work on use of research to improve patient care. This reputation is attributable to staff members who continue to question "how can we improve practice?" or "what does the latest evidence tell us about this patient problem?" and to administrators who support, value, and reward EBP. The revisions made in the original Iowa Model are based on suggestions from staff at UIHC and other practitioners across the country who have implemented the model. We value their feedback and have set forth this revised model for evaluation and adoption by others.

Clinical Nursing Research↗
PubMed1997

A framework for integrated quality improvement.

The importance of maintaining and improving quality is well understood in most health care organizations. This work becomes more challenging as internal and external conditions rapidly change. A quality improvement framework was developed to help clinicians and administrators organize intergrated, multifaceted quality programs that have the flexibility necessary for success in today's fast-paced health care environment.

Case Management↗
PubMed1994

Nasogastric and nasointestinal feeding tube placement: an integrative review of research.

The authors present a review of the research on various methods for determining placement of nasogastric and nasointestinal feeding tubes. They also discuss research on associated risk factors, complications specific to critical care patient populations, and techniques for postpyloric placement. They present research consensus, recommendations for practice, and implementation strategies.

Clinical Nursing Research↗
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Nursing management of the infant with an intraoral appliance.

A recently developed intraoral device is being used for infants who require orotracheal and orogastric intubation. The purpose of the appliance is to prevent complications associated with long-term intubation, such as palatal groove formation, acquired cleft palate, defective primary dentition, and chronic irritation of the airway. The nursing care required for an infant with this intraoral appliance is described. The procedure for daily removal of the appliance, oral hygiene, and assessment of the oral cavity is presented. Other nursing interventions addressed include provision of non-nutritive sucking, initiation of oral feedings, and parent teaching and support.

Humans↗
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The perceived attractiveness of preterm infants with cranial molding.

A study was conducted to compare the perceived attractiveness of preterm infants with postnatal cranial molding to that of preterm and full-term infants without this deformation. Forty-two subjects who viewed photographs of infants selected preterm infants with postnatal cranial molding as the least attractive group of infants. Researchers have hypothesized that infant appearance is an antecedent to bonding and attachment. Nurses should implement measures such as the use of waterbed mattresses, which have been found to minimize the molding process, and include discussion of this measure when teaching parents about their preterm infants so that they are aware of causes and prevention of cranial molding. If an infant has developed postnatal cranial molding, the parents may require counseling to assist them in resolving their feelings about the discrepancy in the appearance of the infant and what they had anticipated prenatally.

Cephalometry↗
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A family-centered approach to the development of a pediatric family satisfaction questionnaire.

Nurses sought parental collaboration in developing The Pediatric Family Satisfaction Questionnaire, an instrument used to obtain family feedback as part of an inpatient quality assessment and improvement program. A focus group of parents assisted in item generation. A larger group of parents ranked items on a draft questionnaire. The final questionnaire included input from parents and the nursing, medical, and child life departments of the hospital. Data obtained from use of the questionnaire gives direction to quality improvement projects in the pediatric areas.

Family↗