A review of the literature reveals a disturbing pattern of variations from evidence-based guidelines for the management of common childhood conditions. Asthma Children s doctors are not using the NIH s Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma4 to establish a diagnosis of asthma. The clinical guidelines endorsed by the AAP are available for free download from the Internet. Use the web addresses cited in the reference list. Familiarize yourself and colleagues with their recommendations.
Nurses can incorporate guidelines-based information into the patient education process.
Stay current with evidence-based updates. Nurses have the patient-centered focus to connect with parents, kids and guidelines. So, take the guidelines to the parents, and empower them to activate and customize the best scientific knowledge for their children. Connect with the guidelines, for kids sake. She lives in Tampa with her husband and daughter.