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Pediatric practice guidelines: implications for nurse practitioners.

¹College of Nursing and Health Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, Va., USA.

Journal of Pediatric Health Care : Official Publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners

|October 26, 1999

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This article explains practice guidelines for pediatric care. It details their development, quality attributes, and the crucial role nurse practitioners play in implementing these essential clinical tools for better healthcare.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Nursing
Healthcare Quality Improvement
Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

Practice guidelines are key to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare.
Understanding and implementing guidelines is essential for nurse practitioners.
Pediatric practice guidelines require specific consideration.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe pediatric practice guidelines.
To differentiate terminology related to clinical tools.
To summarize historical and contemporary influences on guideline development.
To outline the complexity of guideline development and quality attributes.
To suggest roles for nurse practitioners in guideline implementation.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of information on practice guidelines.

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Discussion of terminology, historical context, and development processes.

Analysis of quality attributes for practice guidelines.

Exploration of nurse practitioner roles in implementation.

Main Results:

Clear definitions and differentiation of terms related to clinical practice guidelines.
Understanding of the multifaceted process of guideline development.
Identification of key characteristics that define a high-quality practice guideline.
Recognition of the significant impact of historical and current factors on guidelines.

Conclusions:

Nurse practitioners are vital in the effective implementation of pediatric practice guidelines.
A thorough understanding of guideline development and quality is necessary for adoption.
Guidelines serve as critical clinical tools for advancing pediatric healthcare.