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Pediatric nurse practitioners develop ambulatory surgery cardiac program.

S B Kirkpatrick

Journal of Pediatric Health Care : Official Publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners

|March 1, 1989

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This pediatric cardiac surgery program enhances cost-effectiveness through comprehensive preparation by pediatric nurse practitioners. This approach ensures high-quality patient care and expands day surgery unit use to other services.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Surgery
Healthcare Management
Nursing Practice

Background:

Pediatric cardiac surgery programs aim to balance cost-effectiveness with patient preparation quality.
Comprehensive preoperative care is crucial for pediatric patients undergoing cardiac procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the Pediatric Cardiac Day Surgery Program's objective of promoting cost-effectiveness.
To maintain the quality of physical and psychosocial preparation for pediatric cardiac surgery patients.

Main Methods:

Utilizing pediatric nurse practitioners for comprehensive preoperative workups and patient teaching.
Implementing a day surgery model for pediatric cardiac procedures.

Main Results:

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The program successfully promoted cost-effectiveness while maintaining high-quality patient preparation.
Pediatric nurse practitioners' expertise facilitated program success.

Conclusions:

The Pediatric Cardiac Day Surgery Program achieved its objectives of cost-effectiveness and quality care.
The program's success, driven by pediatric nurse practitioners, led to broader adoption of the Day Surgery Unit by other surgical services.