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A community outreach program for individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2299557     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) face life with multifaceted problems that hinder adaptation to daily life. Helping this population presents a major challenge to health professionals. With few exceptions, primary providers lack support systems essential for effective management. The Iowa Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC) has pioneered an outreach program for affected children, their families, and primary providers. Community-based services provided by a CHSC regional nurse and PWS consultant emphasize education, communication, networking services, case review, and pragmatic approaches to care. Satisfaction with initial outreach has been high. This discussion proposes to better prepare nurses to appreciate needs of individuals with PWS and their families and to function as coordinators of services.
Authors:
L R Greenswag
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners     Volume:  4     ISSN:  0891-5245     ISO Abbreviation:  J Pediatr Health Care     Publication Date:    1990 Jan-Feb
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1990-03-13     Completed Date:  1990-03-13     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8709735     Medline TA:  J Pediatr Health Care     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  32-8     Citation Subset:  N    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
Community Health Services / organization & administration*
Humans
Hunger
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Iowa
Patient Care Planning
Prader-Willi Syndrome / nursing,  physiopathology,  rehabilitation*
Social Environment*
Social Support*

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