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R R Leger

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PubMed1993

Latex allergy: collaborative nursing research using a consortium model.

Nursing research, a recognized component of the CNS role, is difficult to develop in practice. Collaborative research is frequently recommended as a way to promote research activity by advanced practice nurses. Although most collaborative nursing research involves cooperation between academic and clinical nurses or within nursing organizations that exist for the purpose of conducting research, a regional nursing consortium can successfully carry out research activities. An investigation into the incidence and nature of latex allergy in children with myelodysplasia grew out of the education, mutual support, and advocacy activities of a regional clinical consortium. This article shares the research process, the obstacles encountered, and the strategies employed to identify, investigate, and use new nursing knowledge.

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PubMed1992

Children at risk: latex allergy and spina bifida.

A collaborative study conducted by nurse coordinators at five centers for children with spina bifida (myelodysplasia) identifies the increased incidence of allergies to latex products--gloves, balloons, and catheters--in this population. Reports from 185 families or adult patients with spina bifida on a questionnaire developed by the nurse coordinators describe the sample characteristics and history to allergies. Statistical analysis concludes that children with spina bifida have a higher incidence of allergies to latex products at 20.4% than the controls at 1.1%. Patient age and the presence of shunted hydrocephalus also correlated positively with latex allergy. The increased risk in this population for latex allergy and the life-threatening reactions (anaphylaxis) have implications for patient, family, and professional education.

Adolescent↗