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Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: An OverviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 6 1/2-year-old Caucasian female presents for her annual pediatric checkup with her mother. Her mother reports some increased moodiness, but otherwise, there are no complaints. The girl has always been tall for her age, but in the past 6 months, she has grown taller than her 8-year-old sister. The nurse practitioner notes the following on physical examination: height = 131 cm (>97th percentile), weight = 23 kg (75th percentile), Tanner I breasts, Tanner II pubic hair. Examination is otherwise normal. Looking at the growth chart, the nurse practitioner sees that the growth has accelerated from the 90th percentile to the 97...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - November 20, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Carol Van Ryzin Tags: PENS Column Source Type: journals

Society of Pediatric Nurses Annual Convention April 29–May 2, 2010, Exhibit, Sponsor, and Corporate Member OpportunitiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at its annual convention being held on April 29–May 2, 2010, at the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort. Exhibit dates are April 29–30, 2010. Your company is invited to take advantage of the exhibit and sponsor opportunities at this special event and to become a corporate member; with benefits that extend throughout the year. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - November 20, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: SPN News Source Type: journals

Afraid of Medical Care: School-Aged Children's Narratives About Medical FearEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study aimed to illuminate the meaning of being afraid when in contact with medical care, as narrated by children 7–11 years old. Nine children participated in the study, which applied a phenomenological hermeneutic analysis methodology. The children experienced medical care as “being threatened by a monster,” but the possibility of breaking this spell of fear was also mediated. The findings indicate the important role of being emotionally hurt in a child's fear to create, together with the child, an alternate narrative of overcoming this fear. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - November 20, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Maria Forsner, Lilian Jansson, Anna Söderberg Tags: International Pediatric Nursing Source Type: journals

Educating the Public About H1N1Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A recent Associated Press–GfK poll () showed that a sizable percentage of parents, amounting to 38% of those surveyed, indicated that they would not permit their children to receive the H1N1 vaccination at school. Reasons offered by parents opposed or hesitant to allow their children to be vaccinated were fears associated with untoward side effects. Prominent among concerns was the fact that thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative is one of the ingredients of the injectable form of the vaccination; it is not in the FluMist spray (. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - November 20, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Cecily Betz Tags: Editorial Source Type: journals

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PENS Position Statement on Endocrine Stimulation TestingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - September 28, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Terri H. Lipman Tags: PENS News Source Type: journals

SPN NewsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - September 28, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Dana Etzel-Hardman Tags: SPN News Source Type: journals

Quality of Life of Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of life of Greek survivors of childhood cancer by addressing the physical, psychological, spiritual, and social dimensions of their functioning. The SF-36 Health Survey and the Quality of Life Questionnaire, which was designed for this study, were used. Survivors' scores on most subscales of SF-36 were similar to those of controls, despite some difficulties in their daily activities. They perceived self as more susceptible to health problems, but also more mature and grounded. Generally, they seem to adapt well and focus on the positive aspects of their cancer experience,...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - September 28, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Marina Servitzoglou, Danai Papadatou, Ioannis Tsiantis, Helen Vasilatou-Kosmidis Tags: International Pediatric Nursing Source Type: journals

The Call for Health Care Reform and the Pediatric Nursing ShortageEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Curiously, the intense debate pertaining to health care reform has directed scant attention to the current and growing shortage of health care professionals, including registered nurses (RNs), to provide health care to the American public. This workforce shortage of RNs will surpass 1 million by 2016, just 7 years away. This labor crisis will be exacerbated with the projected extension of health care coverage to at least 15 million more Americans, with the goal of ensuring all Americans, estimated at 45.6 million, who do not currently have health insurance (). The has affirmed support for health reform, although currently ...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - September 28, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Cecily Betz Tags: Editorial Source Type: journals

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The Epidemic of Vitamin D DeficiencyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
I am honored to be the new editor of the Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society (PENS) Column. This column will publish articles authored by PENS members that are relevant to pediatric endocrine nurses and of interest to the readership in general. The article in this issue is an example of the vision for this column. Children with vitamin D deficiency may have an endocrine disorder or may simply have a dietary deficiency managed by primary care pediatric providers. I look forward to the future submissions from the PENS membership. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - July 28, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Deborah Goldstein Tags: PENS News Source Type: journals

The greening of health careEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - July 28, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: SPN News Source Type: journals

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Tetracaine (Ametop) Compared to Placebo for Reducing Pain Associated With Intramuscular Injection of Palivizumab (Synagis)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Infants receive many painful immunizations before they are 2 years old. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if topical tetracaine reduces the pain of intramuscular palivizumab compared to placebo. There were two study injections, one with tetracaine and one with placebo. Pain was scored by their parents and a pediatric nurse. Topical tetracaine was not associated with a significant reduction in pain score, although it did lead to faster recovery times. Additional pain-reduction strategies are required. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - July 10, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Brandi D. Newby, Gwen D. Faschoway, Cheryl I. Soukoroff Tags: Clinical Practice Column Source Type: journals

Preparing Ourselves for DisastersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
NOW'S THE TIME to be prepared for disasters, especially as we brace ourselves for another hurricane season, typically threatening U.S. southern coasts from June through November each year (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/). We can all recall the devastation after the levees broke in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, now recognized at the most costly natural disaster to hit the United States (). According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 1,800 lives were lost and an estimated $81 billion in damages were incurred (http://www.hhs.gov/disasters/emergency/naturaldisasters/hurricanes/katrina/index.html). (Sou...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - July 10, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Rita Black Monsen Tags: The Child in the Community: Nursing Makes a Difference Source Type: journals

Uncertainties and Anxieties about Vaccination, Answering Parent's ConcernsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article discusses some of the major concerns about vaccines, including their safety, immunogenicity, and the development of national immunization programs. It concludes that although vaccines are overwhelmingly safe, constant vigilance is required. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - June 21, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Edward Purssell Tags: Clinical Practice Column Source Type: journals

The Relationship of Perceived and Actual Weight in Minority AdolescentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The prevalence of overweight in adolescents with its associated outcomes continues to be a major public health concern. The purpose of this study was to assess whether adolescents perceived their weight accurately and to determine the relationships among perceived and actual weight, depression, anxiety, anger, disruptive behavior, and self-concept in minority adolescents. A descriptive, correlational design was conducted with 33 adolescents. Questions regarding weight perception, depression, anxiety, anger, disruptive behavior, and self-concept were correlated with body fat percentile, body mass index (BMI), and BMI perce...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - June 18, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Judith O'Haver, Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, Mary Z. Mays, Stephanie Kelly, Diana Jacobson Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

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Gene Mutations in Noonan Syndrome: Implications for Responsiveness to Growth Hormone TherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Noonan syndrome (NS) is characterized by short stature, dysmorphic facial features, and congenital heart defects. Its published incidence is 1:1000 to 1:2500 live births with an equal male-to-female ratio of occurrence. Although NS is transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait, 60% of known cases are sporadic. Mutations in specific genes of the RAS-MAPK pathway underlie the pathological cause of NS. Missense mutations in the protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor-Type 11 gene (PTPN11) occur in approximately 50% of NS cases. NS may also involve mutations in the KRAS, SOS1, and RAF1 genes, with each mutation resulting in...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Giuseppe Piccoli, Isabel Couto, Deanna Maynard, John Germak Tags: Abstracts of the Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society Convention Source Type: journals

Small for Gestational Age: Beyond What We KnowEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Approximately 10% of children born small for gestational age (SGA) do not achieve catch-up growth. These children are also at risk for specific health issues, and recent literature has provided recommendations for the management of this patient population. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Linda Burkett, Isabel Couto, Deanna Maynard, John Germak Tags: Abstracts of the Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society Convention Source Type: journals

OUCH—Does Needle Size Matter?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Effective delivery of subcutaneous medication is vital for the health of children with disorders such as growth hormone deficiency and Type 1 diabetes. Current manufacturing technologies have enabled the production of needles that are thinner and shorter than previously possible. The purpose of this poster is increase awareness among pediatric endocrine nurses of specific concerns regarding injection practices of children who require daily injections. A review of the literature found no studies that focused on needle length or gauge and efficacy of delivery. Manufacturers “suggest” various needles for particular patien...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Donna Marvicsin, Kathy Clark, Linda Spencer Tags: Abstracts of the Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society Convention Source Type: journals

Experience at Texas Children's Hospital: Transitioning Provocative Stimulation Testing From The Outpatient Clinic to an Infusion CenterEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Provocative stimulation is an important tool used to evaluate patients for certain endocrinopathies. Although there are many testing protocols and stimulating agents, the basic testing principle remains consistent. Most stimulation testing protocols require baseline blood sampling of hormones. The patient receives a stimulating agent by subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous injection; and additional blood samples are collected at specified time intervals to measure the patient's hormonal response to the stimulus given. Stimulation testing is useful in diagnosing growth hormone deficiency, adrenal disorders, and puber...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Helen M. Grosskreuz Tags: Abstracts of the Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society Convention Source Type: journals

NordiCare NOW: Effects on Communication and Efficiency—Nurses Perspectives on its Impact from Four Pediatric Endocrinology SitesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
As insurers tighten requirements to prove medical necessity and increasingly mandate product switching, health care providers carry the burden of assuring that patients receive prescribed care. This requires providers to support and track patients through an arduous and ongoing process to obtain and maintain access to Norditropin [somatropin (rDNA origin)]. The complexity is compounded by increasing patient loads and frequently shifting formularies. Convenient and effective support for this process is valued, especially when it can be personalized to fit the needs of individual health care providers. Norditropin requires a...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Deborah Davis, Cynthia Gordner, Debbie LeMay, James Whitcomb Riley, Elizabeth Sharpe, Isabel Couto Tags: Abstracts of the Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society Convention Source Type: journals

Injection Force Dynamics of Improved NordiFlex [somatropin (rDNA origin)] Versus the Current Version of Norditropin NordiFlexEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An improved pen device with soft push technology for administering growth hormone (GH) NordiFlex (trademark of Novo Nordisk Health Care AG) has been developed. The aim of this study is to evaluate dose force improvements of NordiFlex (5, 10, and 15 mg) compared with the current version of Norditropin NordiFlex (registered trademark of Novo Nordisk Health Care AG; 5, 10, and 15 mg). (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Isabel Couto, Niels-Aage Hansen, Michael Vang-Petersen, Laetitia Hourman Ditlefsen, Anne-Marie Kappelgaard Tags: Abstracts of the Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society Convention Source Type: journals

An 11-Year-Old Male With Type 1 Diabetes was Diagnosed With Celiac Disease Despite Being Negative for Serological Markers for the DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Eleven-year-old Caucasian boy. J.H. when 6 years old was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. He did well on Novolog insulin via insulin pump. His serum glucose levels for the most part remained in the target range, and he never required hospitalization for diabetic ketoacidosis. His HbA1c's ran between 6.0% and 7.4%. At 11 years of age, he presented in the diabetes clinic for routine follow-up. He complained of intermittent epigastric discomfort and also occasional loose stools. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Kevin Lewis Tags: Abstracts of the Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society Convention Source Type: journals

Neurofibromatosis With Precocious Puberty and GigantismEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
S.J. is a 10-year-old Caucasian boy with a history of precocious puberty. He has been followed in the endocrine clinic for 2 years. S.J. has a significant past history of neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and presented with signs and symptoms of early puberty manifesting as rapid linear growth, height above the 97% for age, and deepening of his voice, which had been noted by his primary care physician. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Cherie Haverland, Colleen Weber, Simone Howell Tags: Abstracts of the Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society Convention Source Type: journals

A Young Girl with Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of AdulthoodEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A.S. is a 10-year-old Caucasian girl. A.S. was referred to the practice for possible diabetes with a history of positive urine glucose. She presented with a fasting blood glucose of 191 mg/dl; a HbA1C of 8.9%; a height of 160 cm (>97th percentile) and weight of 67.8 kg (>97th percentile). Because of her clinical presentation and elevated C-peptide level, a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes was made. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Patricia Graves, William B. Zipf Tags: Abstracts of the Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society Convention Source Type: journals

An Unexpected Diagnosis of Wolfram Syndrome in a Morbidly Obese Adolescent MaleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The patient is a African American boy aged 16 years 10 months residing in an inner city apartment with his mother and sister. He attends a special education class. Family history is significant for Type 2 diabetes mellitus in both maternal grandparents. Father's medical history is not known. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Maureen Dever Tags: Abstracts of the Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society Convention Source Type: journals

Insulinoma in a School-Aged Child: The Importance of Accurate Diagnosis and InterventionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
N.S. is an 8 1/2-year-old boy with new-onset hypoglycemia and a suspected insulinoma. N.S. was referred to us with persistent hypoglycemia s/p resection of pancreatic head and Roux-en-Y anastomosis of the tail to the jejunum. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Amanda J. Beattie, Susan Becker, Charles A. Stanley Tags: Abstracts of the Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society Convention Source Type: journals

A Fruity Case of HypoglycemiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
AA is a 12-month-old Indian American female. AA was in her usual state of good health until she developed a vomiting illness. After 18 hours, she had tachypnea and decreased level of consciousness (LOC). In the emergency department on physical examination, she was unresponsive, tachypneic, and had hepatomegaly. Laboratory evaluation included the following: serum glucose (BG) = 13 mg/dl, urine ketones = +4, arterial pH = 6.85. Treatment included intravenous dextrose and sodium bicarbonate. BG improved rapidly, and her LOC improved within 12 hours. Metabolic acidosis persisted for 36 hours despite aggressive treatment. An e...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Linda J. Steinkrauss, Charles A. Stanley Tags: Abstracts of the Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society Convention Source Type: journals

Improving Data Entry for Postmarketing Surveillance rhGH Databases: Lessons From a Knowledge (K), Attitudes (A), Beliefs (B), and Practices (P) Survey of Pediatric EndocrinologistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
GH prescribing and monitoring practices have evolved based upon rhGH availability, hormonal assays, and treatment (Rx) experience with expanded indications. Debates regarding diagnostic and treatment paradigms emphasize lack of extensive evidence for current practices. Postmarketing surveillance rhGH databases (GH Registries) may provide evidence to guide future practice. Study coordinators, often nurses, play a vital role to assure data are complete and correct to maintain the integrity of a registry. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Jane Kennedy, Bradley S. Miller, Dorothy Shulman, Alicia Shillington, Qing Harshaw, Kevin Colgan, David I. Schwartz, Michael S. Kappy, David Wyatt, Darrell Wilson, Leah McCormack, Bert Bakker, Barbara Lippe Tags: Abstracts of the Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society Convention Source Type: journals

Efficacy of 3-Month Depot GnRH Agonist in Control of Inappropriate PubertyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Inappropriate puberty in the pediatric population is frequently controlled with the use of monthly intramuscular injections of depot GnRH agonist (GnRHa). Currently the gynecologic preparation of GnRHa (intramuscularly every three months) is not indicated by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of precocious puberty. There are limited clinical trials determining the efficacy of the three month form in pediatric patients for pubertal suppression. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Cindy Jennings, Mandi Barcikowski, Susan R. Rose Tags: Abstracts of the Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society Convention Source Type: journals

Position Statement on Family-Centered Care Content in the Nursing Education CurriculumEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: SPN News Source Type: journals

Environments and GenomesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We are optimistic in this new political era for greater protections and respect for our environments from industrial and governmental leaders. In 2001, the National Institutes of Health National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) established the Toxicogenomics Research Constortium to coordinate the multiple efforts in toxicology using new gene-based technologies, specifically DNA chip technology to understand the harmful effects of environmental chemicals on human life (visit the NIEHS website, http://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/evetns/pastmtg/2004/cfitag/index.cfm). Up to that time and continuing today, cellula...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Rita Black Monsen Tags: The Child in the Community: Nursing Makes a Difference Source Type: journals

Information Management in Families Who Have a Child With a Genetic ConditionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In families with children with genetic conditions, information management may influence how parents view their child; their reproductive decision making; and how, when, what, and why they communicate about the condition to other family members. The purpose of this study was to identify unique patterns of information management and to explore the relationship between these patterns and individual and family characteristics and functioning. The sample was composed of 142 parents in 86 families in which a child had a single-gene condition. Four distinct information management patterns were identified that varied in the parent...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Agatha M. Gallo, Kathleen A. Knafl, Denise B. Angst Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

ErratumEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In the April issue of Journal of Pediatric Nursing (Journal of Pediatric Nursing 2009; 24:e1-18) two abstracts from the 2009 SPN Convention were omitted. A corrected version can be found online at www.pediatricnursing.org. We sincerely apologize for the error. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
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Instructions for AuthorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Familias Apoyadas: Latino Families Supporting Each Other for Diabetes CareEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study was undertaken to improve the cultural and linguistic sensitivity of an established parent-mentor training curriculum for Latino parents of young children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The cultural sensitivity of curriculum components was determined by interviewing four Latino mothers raising five children (aged 7 to 12 years) with type 1 diabetes. The mothers recommended offering resources in English and Spanish, including access to bilingual taxi service, providing access to family diabetes education on child development and preparation of healthy traditional cultural foods, and training for babysittin...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Susan Sullivan-Bolyai Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Longing: The Lived Experience of Spirituality in Adolescents with Duchenne Muscular DystrophyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Although much has been written regarding ill adolescents, research has not described their spiritual response. The purpose of this descriptive phenomenological study was to describe the lived experiences of spirituality in adolescents with Duchenne muscular dystrophy using van Manen's phenomenological method. Findings from nine teens showed that the essential theme of spirituality was “longing,” the strong desire for something unattainable. Consistent with Reed's (1992) paradigm for understanding spirituality, participants mediated their longing through “Connecting with others, self, and beyond self.” These finding...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Shelley-Rae Pehler, Martha Craft-Rosenberg Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Adolescent Mothers' Experiences of Caring for Their Children While HomelessEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The purpose of this descriptive phenomenological study was to describe homeless adolescent mothers' experiences of caring for their children while living in a shelter. Eight homeless adolescent mothers participated in the study. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi [Colaizzi, P. (1978). Psychological research as the phenomenologist views it. In R. S. Valle & M. King (Eds.) Existential Foundations of Psychology (chapter 3). New York, NY: Oxford University Press]. Five themes were generated: (a) tough and troubling times, (b) acting out, (c) wishing it undone, (d) hostile encounters, and (e) steering clear. Nurses working with ...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - May 15, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Mikki Meadows-Oliver Tags: Articles Source Type: journals