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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
    PubMed

    Insights

    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:

    • 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.

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