Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Nursing Assessment

Nursing Assessment

The two sources for collecting information are primary and secondary. After gathering information, interpretation and validation help to complete the data. The purpose of assessment is to establish data with the initial information, to interpret data about the patient's perceived needs and health problems, and to respond to these problems identified.
The nurse collects all aspects of the patient's health in the initial assessment, establishing priorities for ongoing focused assessments...

Preventive Healthcare Services

Preventive Healthcare Services

Preventive healthcare services keep people healthy via frequent check-ups, screening, and counseling. They primarily aid in disease prevention rather than treating an acute or chronic illness. Preventive treatment also keeps individuals productive and energetic, allowing them to work well into their retirement years. Examples of preventive care services include:

Introduction to Developmental Psychology

Introduction to Developmental Psychology

Developmental psychology explores the changes and continuities in human abilities throughout life, encompassing physical, cognitive, linguistic, and social dimensions. Human development is not restricted to growth, but includes aspects of decline, particularly in physical abilities as individuals age. Developmental psychologists seek to understand how people change as they age and how their mental and social skills evolve.Developmental MilestonesA key concept in developmental psychology is...

Planning Nursing Care I

Planning Nursing Care I

The planning phase of the nursing process helps nurses set priorities, outline patient-centered goals and expected outcomes, and tailor nursing interventions to align with the aligned care plan. Through the planning phase, the nurse applies critical thinking skills to align and develop interventions according to the patient's needs. It provides continuity of care allowing patients to receive the maximum benefit from treatment. It serves as a pilot plan for allocating individual staff to a...

Specialized Care Centers and Settings-II

Specialized Care Centers and Settings-II

Rural Health Centers
Rural health centers are specialized care facilities in remote locations with very few medical personnel. The primary care providers who run the centers are mostly Registered Nurse Practitioners. Here, emergency treatment is provided to critically ill or injured patients before they are transferred to the closest hospital. Fortunately, due to advancement in technology, many rural healthcare facilities and professionals have easy access to diagnostic and treatment...

Nursing Evaluation

Nursing Evaluation

The evaluation stage signals the end of the nursing process. The nurse gathers evaluative data to assess whether or not the patient has attained the expected results. Whereas the nurse collects data in the nursing assessment to identify the patient's health concerns, the evaluation stage data determines if the indicated health issues are resolved. Evaluative data collection includes two sections: the data acquired to evaluate patient outcomes and the time criteria for data collection.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

WeCare intervention to improve breast cancer screening and research preparedness in rural and low-socioeconomic women: study protocol for a community-engaged feasibility trial.

BMJ open·2026

Same author

Proceedings From the Minnesota Learning Health Systems Symposium: The Role of Academic Partnership and (De)Implementation Science.

Mayo Clinic proceedings·2026

Same author

Microbiome and Vocalization Biomarkers of Infant Distress, Maternal Depression and Parenting Styles.

Chronic stress (Thousand Oaks, Calif.)·2026

Same author

The Association of Social Determinants of Health Screening With Developmental and Social-Emotional Outcomes in Children Enrolled in Head Start.

Journal of primary care & community health·2025

Same author

Impact of Family Structure on Adolescent Depression Outcomes in a Collaborative Care Program.

Journal of primary care & community health·2024

Same author

Measuring the impact of specific surgical complications after ovarian cancer cytoreductive surgery on short-term outcomes.

International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society·2024

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 31, 2026

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

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

Published on: August 25, 2014

Developmental Screening and Follow-up by Nurses.

Brian A Lynch¹, Amy L Weaver, Stephanie R Starr

¹Brian A. Lynch is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. The author can be reached via e-mail at lynch.brian@mayo.edu Amy L. Weaver is a Statistician, Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Stephanie R. Starr is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Karen L. Ytterberg is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Paulette V. Rostad is a Developmental Screening Coordinator, Division of Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. David J. Hall is a Mayo Clinic Pediatric Resident, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Sharon J. Tucker is the Director, Nursing Research, Evidence-Based Practice and Quality, Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.

MCN. the American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing

|October 22, 2015

Summary

Mailed developmental and autism screening at 18 months is insufficient for general pediatric populations. A standardized, nurse-led follow-up process can improve referral rates for early intervention services.

More Related Videos

Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools

Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools

Published on: June 20, 2020

Behavioral Assessment of Hearing in 2 to 4 Year-old Children: A Two-interval, Observer-based Procedure Using Conditioned Play-based Responses

Behavioral Assessment of Hearing in 2 to 4 Year-old Children: A Two-interval, Observer-based Procedure Using Conditioned Play-based Responses

Published on: January 23, 2017

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 31, 2026

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

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

Published on: August 25, 2014

Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools

Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools

Published on: June 20, 2020

Behavioral Assessment of Hearing in 2 to 4 Year-old Children: A Two-interval, Observer-based Procedure Using Conditioned Play-based Responses

Behavioral Assessment of Hearing in 2 to 4 Year-old Children: A Two-interval, Observer-based Procedure Using Conditioned Play-based Responses

Published on: January 23, 2017

Area of Science:

Pediatric Health
Developmental Pediatrics
Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening

Background:

The Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) and Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) are standard tools for identifying developmental delays and autism in young children.
Early identification and intervention are crucial for optimizing developmental outcomes in children.
Screening by mail offers a potential method for reaching a wider population, but its effectiveness requires evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the efficacy of a mail-based developmental and autism screening program for 18-month-old children.
To evaluate a standardized follow-up protocol for children with abnormal screening results.
To identify demographic factors associated with parental response rates to mailed screening questionnaires.

Main Methods:

A prospective cohort study involved mailing the ASQ and M-CHAT to 892 children at 18 months.
A registered nurse scored questionnaires, conducted follow-up screening, and arranged referrals.
Medical records were reviewed to determine clinical outcomes; demographic data were analyzed for response associations.

Main Results:

A 59.3% return rate was observed for the mailed questionnaires (529/892).
Parents of White children and those with private insurance were significantly more likely to return questionnaires.
20.6% of children failed initial screens, and 2.3% were referred after follow-up screening.

Conclusions:

Mail-based screening alone is inadequate for comprehensive screening of a general pediatric population.
A standardized, nurse-managed follow-up process following failed developmental screens can enhance the identification of children needing early intervention or subspecialty referrals.