title: Reflections on T. Berry Brazelton, MD's influence on pediatric nursing.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this article is to provide examples of Dr. Brazelton's important influence on pediatric nursing, and by extension, the work of child psychiatric mental health nurses, the care of children and families, and ultimately, the healthcare delivery system.
  
  
  METHODS
  Dr. Brazelton's professional colleagues, research, professional journals, and books.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Over the past 40 years, T. Berry Brazelton has had a major impact on the development of pediatric nursing, infant mental health, and the nurse practitioner movement. He has influenced the growth and development of nursing organizations, nursing education, nursing research, nursing practice, and health policy affecting nurses.
authors.affiliation: Site Development & Training, Brazelton Touchpoints Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Ann Coleman
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Stadtler
authors.forename: Kristie A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Brandt
authors.forename: Julie C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Novak
authors.forename: Michelle A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Beauchesne
mesh_terms: D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards
keywords: Family-centered care; infant mental health; nursing organization; nursing practice; nursing research; parent groups; pediatric nursing