title: Caring for children with Down syndrome and their families.
abstract: The overall purpose of this article is to provide pediatric nurses with the knowledge and motivation necessary to implement best clinical practice with children who have Down syndrome and their families. First, changes that have occurred in the care of children with Down syndrome are briefly reviewed. Next, recommendations concerning best clinical practice for children with Down syndrome are presented. Finally, implications for pediatric nurses practicing in an expanded role are discussed.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, 1585 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Van Riper
authors.forename: W I
authors.initials: WI
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States