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[Health education in a Pediatric Out-Patient Clinic]
Maria do Carmo Marcondes Pincherle1
1Enfermeira voluntária.
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|August 3, 2017
Summary
This study details volunteer nursing activities in a pediatric clinic, focusing on maternal health education for introducing soybeans into diets and establishing a patient medication fund.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Public Health Initiatives
- Nutrition Education
Context:
- Volunteer nursing in a non-profit pediatric out-patient clinic setting.
- Addressing nutritional challenges and medication accessibility for pediatric patients.
Purpose:
- To describe key volunteer nursing activities within a pediatric clinic.
- To highlight a health education program on soybean introduction for mothers.
- To report the establishment of a patient medication fund.
Summary:
- The author, a volunteer nurse, details her work in a pediatric clinic.
- Activities include educating mothers on incorporating soybeans into their children's diets.
- A financial aid system was organized to help patients purchase necessary medications.
Impact:
- Improved maternal understanding of pediatric nutrition, specifically soy-based foods.
- Enhanced medication adherence and treatment outcomes for pediatric patients through financial support.
- Demonstrates a model for community-based health support in pediatric care.