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Lisa Marie Bernardo1, Patricia A Crane
1University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Department of Health and Community Systems, 415 Victoria Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA.
Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing : DCCN
|July 27, 2006
Summary
Healthcare providers can improve pediatric wellness by learning to calculate and use body mass index-for-age. This skill, combined with counseling, empowers nurses to enhance child health outcomes post-discharge.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Healthcare
- Public Health
- Clinical Nutrition
Background:
- Rising prevalence of overweight and obesity in children.
- Need for enhanced clinical skills among pediatric healthcare practitioners.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of body mass index-for-age (BMI-for-age) calculation and utilization.
- To emphasize the role of nurses in promoting pediatric health and well-being.
Main Methods:
- Review of current pediatric health screening practices.
- Discussion of wellness counseling strategies for children and families.
Main Results:
- Acquiring BMI-for-age knowledge equips practitioners to better address childhood obesity.
- Nurses can act as advocates to improve patient health outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Integrating BMI-for-age assessment into practice is crucial for managing pediatric weight.
- Nurses play a vital role in maximizing child health and well-being post-discharge through advocacy and counseling.
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