Get an in-depth look at pediatric primary care through the eyes of
a Nurse Practitioner! Pediatric Primary Care, 6th Edition guides
readers through the process of assessing, managing, and preventing
health problems in infants, children, and adolescents. Key topics
include developmental theory, issues of daily living, the health
status of children today, and diversity and cultural
considerations. This sixth edition also features a wealth of new
content and updates - such as a new chapter on pediatric
pharmacology, full-color design and illustrations, new QSEN
integration, updated coverage of the impact of the Affordable Care
Act, a refocused chapter on practice management, and more - to keep
readers up to date on the latest issues affecting practice today.
Comprehensive content provides a complete foundation in the primary
care of children from the unique perspective of the Nurse
Practitioner and covers the full spectrum of health conditions seen
in the primary care of children, emphasizing both prevention and
management. In-depth guidance on assessing and managing pediatric
health problems covers patients from infancy through adolescence.
Four-part organization includes 1) an introductory unit on the
foundations of global pediatric health, child and family health
assessment, and cultural perspectives for pediatric primary care;
2) a unit on managing child development; 3) a unit on health
promotion and management; and 4) a unit on disease management.
Content devoted to issues of daily living covers issues that are a
part of every child's growth - such as nutrition and toilet
training - that could lead to health problems unless appropriate
education and guidance are given. Algorithms are used throughout
the book to provide a concise overview of the evaluation and
management of common disorders. Resources for providers and
families are also included throughout the text for further
information. Expert editor team well is well-versed in the scope of
practice and knowledge base of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs)
and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). NEW! Updated content
throughout reflects the latest developments in our understanding of
disease processes, disease management in children, and current
trends in pediatric healthcare. NEW! Chapter on prescribing
pediatric medications emphasizes the unique needs of children in
pharmacotherapy. NEW! Practice Alerts highlight situations that may
require urgent action, consultation, or referral for additional
treatment outside the primary care setting. NEW! Full-color design
and illustrations improve usability and learning. NEW!
Graduate-level QSEN integration: Quality and Safety Education for
Nurses (QSEN) is now introduced in the Preface. The QSEN Safety
competency is now emphasized via the new Practice Alert highlights
and integration of National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
The Informatics competency is addressed with new informatics
content in a refocused Strategies for Managing a Pediatric Health
Care Practice chapter. The Teamwork and Collaboration competency is
addressed by new content on the trending topic of interprofessional
collaboration, also in the Strategies for Managing a Pediatric
Health Care Practice chapter. The Evidence-Based Practice
competency is integrated through icons that reference
evidence-based guidelines. Reorganized application of Gordon's
Functional Health Patterns provides a more conceptually consistent
flow with Gordon's model. Expanded integration of Healthy People
2020 goes beyond the emphasis on physical activity in the previous
edition. Expanded coverage of health literacy includes application
of health literacy principles - the ability to obtain, read,
understand, and use healthcare information to make appropriate
health decisions and follow instructions for treatment - in
relevant chapters. Additional coverage of growth and development
includes a thorough revision of the chapter on developmental
management in pediatric primary care along with inclusion of
developmental milestones in appropriate chapters. Expanded coverage
of assessment, genetics and epigenetics, mental health issues, the
Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program,
and global health reflect the growing impact of these trends on
pediatric primary care. Updated coverage of the Affordable Care Act
includes a focus on the impact of the Affordable Care Act
(including Medicaid expansion) and its implications for access to
pediatric healthcare. Updated coverage of the Bright Futures
guidelines goes beyond the previous edition's focus on mental
health and sexual development. NEW! Focus on diversity (vs culture)
offers a greater emphasis on diversity in its many dimensions
rather than on culture alone. Refocused practice management chapter
has been retitled Strategies for Managing a Pediatric Health Care
Practice and eliminates general practice management content that is
already covered in other parts of the curriculum to focus on
content more specific to pediatric practice management - including
the various settings for pediatric primary care, informatics, and
other essential topics influenced by the Affordable Care Act,
National Patient Safety Goals, and the growing trend of
interprofessional collaboration.
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