title: Functions of the CNS in early discharge and home followup of very low birthweight infants.
abstract: Various studies have been conducted which explore the different functions of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS). This study details the functions of CNSs providing direct patient care before and following hospital discharge of very low birthweight infants and effect on patient outcome. The study reports on CNS interactions with 36 families whose infants were discharged early from the hospital, and who received discharge planning, teaching, and home followup for 18 months.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Brooten
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gennaro
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Knapp
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Jovene
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: York
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D007224:Infant Care; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education; D010351:Patient Discharge