Publications by authors named "R C Polomano"
Hats Off for Full-Term Healthy Newborns: No Benefits for Thermoregulation.
J Perinat Neonatal Nurs
November 2023
Background: Hyperthermia is a known risk for sudden unexpected infant death. The practice of hat placement at birth to prevent transient hypothermia may not be necessary and sets an early standard for clothing infants that may lead to hyperthermia postnatally.
Objective: To examine the elimination of hats on thermoregulation (eg, hypothermia, <97.
In ambulatory care, monitoring process performance measures (PPMs) is essential to meet regulatory requirements, establish targets for care, seek reimbursement, and evaluate patient care responsibilities. We implemented a comprehensive program, "Engage to Sustain," for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified medical assistants (CMAs) to practice at the top of their licensure/certification. Screening rates for 4 key PPMs (depression screening, fall risk screening, and tobacco use screening and counseling) markedly increased following this intervention across 18 ambulatory departments with more than 2 million patient visits.
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- The study investigates the relationship between chronic noncancer pain (CP) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in veterans, aiming to characterize CP and examine its impacts on sleepiness, insomnia, and quality of life.
- Conducted among 111 veterans with newly diagnosed OSA, the results show that 69.5% report CP, which correlates with higher levels of daytime sleepiness and insomnia, as well as lower overall quality of life.
- The findings suggest that CP is prevalent in OSA patients and that managing both conditions is essential for improving veterans' health outcomes.
Objective: Military persons frequently experience pain conditions stemming from noncombat and combat injuries. This study assessed the patterns of change over time and the associations of pain intensity and interference with physical, mental, and social health domains in a military sample.
Methods: A secondary analysis of Pain Assessment Screening Tool and Outcomes Registry (PASTOR) was conducted using data collected over 10 months.