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Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale

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Published on: August 25, 2014

Implications of newborn screening for nurses.

Jane DeLuca¹, Karen L Zanni, Natasha Bonhomme

¹University of Rochester School of Nursing, Rochester, NY 14611, USA. Jane_deluca@urmc.rochester.edu

Journal of Nursing Scholarship : an Official Publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

|February 2, 2013

Summary

Newborn screening identifies rare heritable conditions in infants, reducing illness and death. Nurses play a vital role in educating the public and conducting research to enhance newborn screening programs.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Genetics
Pediatric Nursing

Background:

Newborn screening (NBS) has significantly reduced infant morbidity and mortality from heritable conditions.
Technological advancements and improved treatments are driving the expansion of NBS programs.
NBS is a critical public health strategy for early detection of treatable infant disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current newborn screening activities and implementation.
To discuss controversies, ethical considerations, and the role of nurses in NBS.
To identify opportunities for nursing education and research in NBS.

Main Methods:

Overview of NBS panel additions and state/national implementation.
Description of current ethical debates and controversies in NBS.
Exploration of nursing roles, education, and research in NBS.
Summary of future NBS developments, including genomic sequencing.

Main Results:

Nurses are integral to direct clinical care and population health delivery in NBS.
Nursing faculty and researchers can improve NBS impact through education and research.
Nurses are well-positioned to address educational needs and advance NBS research.

Conclusions:

Nurses are uniquely suited to advance NBS through education and research.
Effective implementation and expansion of NBS rely on nursing expertise.
Nurses contribute to safe and effective NBS program delivery and workforce education.