title: Care of the school-aged child in 90/90 traction.
abstract: Children in the school-aged period are those most likely to sustain a fractured femur. One method of treatment for this age group is immobilization of the fracture in 90/90 traction. Specific needs of these children are discussed, and related nursing problems are identified. The physiologic and psychosocial aspects of nursing care are also addressed. Emphasis is placed on the developmental tasks inherent in this age group. Mastery of illness and hospitalization are central issues for the school-aged child and can be facilitated through the efforts of nursing and hospital staff. A therapeutic play program is also a beneficial adjunct to treatment and nursing care.
authors.affiliation: Health Promotion and Development, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Houston
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002673:Child, Hospitalized; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D010989:Play Therapy; D014143:Traction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*