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A new assessment model and tool for pediatric nurse practitioners
Summary
This study introduces a new assessment model for pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs). It integrates medical history, functional health patterns, and developmental needs for better diagnostic reasoning.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Healthcare Assessment Models
- Diagnostic Reasoning
Background:
- Traditional medical models may not fully capture the scope of pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) practice.
- PNP roles encompass disease, daily living (nursing diagnoses), and developmental considerations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a comprehensive assessment model for PNP practice.
- To integrate established assessment frameworks into a unified system.
Main Methods:
- The proposed model integrates elements from the classical medical history.
- It incorporates Gordon's Functional Health Patterns.
- It also includes developmental fields specific to pediatric care.
Main Results:
- The integrated model facilitates a broader diagnostic reasoning process.
- It encompasses disease, nursing, and developmental diagnoses.
- This approach more accurately represents PNP practice compared to the medical model.
Conclusions:
- The developed assessment model offers a more holistic approach to PNP practice.
- It enhances diagnostic reasoning by considering multiple dimensions of child health.
- This model better reflects the comprehensive nature of pediatric nursing.