A nursing model for a community hospital preterm birth prevention program.
Newer interventions for the treatment of preterm labor led to the development of a nursing program for preterm birth prevention. The Roy adaptation model was used as a framework for patient and community education. Quality improvement activities provided the impetus for nursing practice changes. Tools were developed to produce a comprehensive, consistent approach for patient care from assessment to discharge.
Eganhouse
D J
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St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003696:Delivery Rooms / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009737:Nursing Records; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D016730:Program Development; D017749:Total Quality Management