Pediatric Primary Care
- 6th Edition - March 2, 2016
- Latest edition
- Authors: Catherine E. Burns, Ardys M. Dunn, Margaret A. Brady, Nancy Barber Starr, Catherine G. Blosser, Dawn Lee Garzon
- Language: English
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… Read more
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Description
Description
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.
Key features
Key features
- 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).
Table of contents
Table of contents
Unit One: Pediatric Primary Care Foundations
1.Health Status of Children: Global and Local Perspectives
2.Child and Family Health Assessment
3.Cultural Perspectives for Pediatric Primary Care
Unit Two: Management of Development
4.Developmental Management in Pediatric Primary Care
5.Developmental Management of Infants
6.Developmental Management in Early Childhood
7.Developmental Management of School-Age Children
8.Developmental Management of Adolescents
Unit Three: Approaches to Health Management in Pediatric Primary Care
9.Introduction to Functional Health Patterns and Health Promotion
10.Breastfeeding
11.Nutrition
12.Elimination Patterns
13.Physical Activity and Sports for Children and Adolescents
14.Sleep and Rest
15.Sexuality
16.Values and Beliefs
17.Role Relationships
18.Self-Perception Issues
19.Coping and Stress Tolerance: Mental Health and Illness
20.Cognitive-Perceptual Disorders: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Problems, Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness, and Deafness
Unit Four: Approaches to Disease Management
21.Introduction to Disease Management
22.Prescribing Medications in Pediatrics NEW!
23.Pediatric Pain Management
24.Infectious Diseases and Immunizations
25.Atopic and Rheumatic Disorders
26.Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
27.Hematologic Disorders
28.Neurologic Disorders
29.Eye Disorders
30.Ear Disorders
31.Cardiovascular Disorders
32.Respiratory Disorders
33.Gastrointestinal Disorders
34.Dental and Oral Disorders
35.Genitourinary Disorders
36.Gynecologic Disorders
37.Dermatologic Disorders
38.Musculoskeletal Disorders
39.Common Injuries
40.Perinatal Conditions
41.Genetic Disorders
42.Environmental Health Issues
43.Complementary Medicine
44.Strategies for Managing a Pediatric Health Care Practice
Index
1.Health Status of Children: Global and Local Perspectives
2.Child and Family Health Assessment
3.Cultural Perspectives for Pediatric Primary Care
Unit Two: Management of Development
4.Developmental Management in Pediatric Primary Care
5.Developmental Management of Infants
6.Developmental Management in Early Childhood
7.Developmental Management of School-Age Children
8.Developmental Management of Adolescents
Unit Three: Approaches to Health Management in Pediatric Primary Care
9.Introduction to Functional Health Patterns and Health Promotion
10.Breastfeeding
11.Nutrition
12.Elimination Patterns
13.Physical Activity and Sports for Children and Adolescents
14.Sleep and Rest
15.Sexuality
16.Values and Beliefs
17.Role Relationships
18.Self-Perception Issues
19.Coping and Stress Tolerance: Mental Health and Illness
20.Cognitive-Perceptual Disorders: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Problems, Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness, and Deafness
Unit Four: Approaches to Disease Management
21.Introduction to Disease Management
22.Prescribing Medications in Pediatrics NEW!
23.Pediatric Pain Management
24.Infectious Diseases and Immunizations
25.Atopic and Rheumatic Disorders
26.Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
27.Hematologic Disorders
28.Neurologic Disorders
29.Eye Disorders
30.Ear Disorders
31.Cardiovascular Disorders
32.Respiratory Disorders
33.Gastrointestinal Disorders
34.Dental and Oral Disorders
35.Genitourinary Disorders
36.Gynecologic Disorders
37.Dermatologic Disorders
38.Musculoskeletal Disorders
39.Common Injuries
40.Perinatal Conditions
41.Genetic Disorders
42.Environmental Health Issues
43.Complementary Medicine
44.Strategies for Managing a Pediatric Health Care Practice
Index
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 6
- Latest edition
- Published: April 20, 2016
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
CB
Catherine E. Burns
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus, Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty, School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OregonAD
Ardys M. Dunn
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor Emeritus, University of Portland School of Nursing, Portland, Oregon; Professor, Retired, Samuel Merritt College School of Nursing, Oakland, CaliforniaMB
Margaret A. Brady
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, School of Nursing, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, California; Co-Director, PNP Program, School of Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CaliforniaNS
Nancy Barber Starr
Affiliations and expertise
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Pediatric Associates, Aurora, ColoradoCB
Catherine G. Blosser
Affiliations and expertise
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Albertina Kerr Health Services, Portland, OregonDG
Dawn Lee Garzon
Affiliations and expertise
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO, USA