Caring for children with cystic fibrosis: a collaborative clinical and school approach.
Earlier diagnosis and more effective treatments have improved both morbidity and mortality associated with cystic fibrosis, making regular school attendance a reality. School nurses have a unique opportunity to assist students with cystic fibrosis successfully manage their disease. Medical treatment for cystic fibrosis can be complex, leaving students and families in need of health consultation and support. The clinic and school nurse each brings a unique perspective to cystic fibrosis care management. Working to understanding perspectives across settings and looking for ways to collaborate through mutual planning and goal setting is an ideal way to support families and promote achievement of optimal health status for students.
Strawhacker
MaryAnn Tapper
MT
Heartland Area Education Agency, Johnston, IA, USA.
Wellendorf
Joyce
J
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D003850:Deoxyribonuclease I / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena / Q000502:physiology; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D012138:Respiratory Therapy / Q000379:methods; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D012573:School Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution / Q000009:adverse effects
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution; C085693:DNASE1 protein, human; D003850:Deoxyribonuclease I