Evidence-based practices in concussion management (CM) have been codified into legislation. However, legislation is varied, and implementation is narrowly evaluated. School nurses hold a unique position to assess the implementation of health policies.
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December 2019
The purpose of this study was to test the responsiveness of the great recess framework-observational tool (GRF-OT) to detect changes in recess quality. GRF-OT data were collected at two time points (fall 2017 and spring 2018) in four geographically distinct regions of the United States. Following recommendations by Massey et al.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn 2016, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended routine depression screening for individuals aged 13 and above.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPeripheral intravenous cannula (PIVC) insertion is one of the most common invasive procedures performed in neonates and is frequently associated with adverse events. There are no studies in the neonatal population looking at the possibility of reducing the risk of PIVC-related complications by elective replacement of PIVC. A randomised, non-blinded, control trial was conducted in a tertiary level neonatal unit in Melbourne, Australia, to examine rates of extravasation in neonates with elective replacement of PIVC as compared to standard practice.
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