title: Pediatric assessment in the home.
abstract: Caring for children holistically in the home can be challenging and is dependent on working closely with families. This article identifies the four roles a nurse performs when conducting a home pediatric assessment. The Home Risk Assessment Tools presented assist nurses in evaluating a child's physical and psychosocial needs.
authors.affiliation: Quinnipiac University, 275 Mt. Carmel Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut 06518, USA. janice.thompson@quinnipiac.edu
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D019090:Case Management; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D006304:Health Status; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D018570:Risk Assessment