Consultation with physical and occupational therapists to promote the motor development of young children.
Increased survival of infants with complex medical needs combined with fiscal constraints have resulted in more young children receiving home care nursing. Home care nurses can enhance their role by understanding how physical and occupational therapists provide consultation to the family and nursing staff.
Pokorni
J L
JL
Georgetown University Child Development Center, Department of Pediatrics, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, D.C., USA.
Sippel
K M
KM
D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D006293:Health Promotion; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011597:Psychomotor Performance; D012017:Referral and Consultation