Self-generated Domains of Quality of Life in Children with and Without Cerebral Palsy.

This study was conducted to demonstrate feasibility of utilizing a modified SEIQoL-DW with children by examining self-generated domains of quality of life in children with and without cerebral palsy. Study samples were children, ages 6-12, (mean 8.9, SD 1.

Competence, continuing education, and computers.

A survey of RNs in South Dakota was performed to determine their perceived level of competence, the extent to which their continuing nursing education (CNE) needs are being met, and their use of computers for CNE. Nationally certified nurses rated themselves significantly more competent than nurses who are not nationally certified. Fewer than half of the RNs reported their CNE needs were being met despite geographic access to CNE and programs available in their specialty.

Children with asthma: initial development of the child resilience model.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a clinically relevant conceptual model of resilience in children based on theoretical relationships between family environment, specific child characteristics, and selected health outcomes.

Methods: A correlational study method was used to study a nonprobability, volunteer sample of 235 children, diagnosed with asthma on daily medication.

Findings: Findings revealed that the paths in the inner core of a resilience model were statistically significant.