title: Lymphatic Filariasis in Children in Haiti.
abstract: Using available evidence and astute assessment skills, nurses and advanced practice nurses, as members of an inter-professional team, were able to assess, diagnose, and initiate treatment for a child with lymphatic filariasis within a global health practice setting. The lessons learned during health outreach trips to an underserved commune of Port-au-Prince, Haiti can promote an understanding of appropriate nursing practice related to this parasitic infection. They can also assist nursing students, nurse practitioner students, and faculties as members of a medical outreach team to promote sustainability which is a benchmark of nursing leadership in global health.
authors.affiliation: Sharon K. Byrne is an Assistant Professor, The College of New Jersey, Advanced Practice Nurse, Cooper Health System, Ewing, NJ. She can be reached via e-mail at byrnes@tcnj.edu Shonta D. Collins is a Founder & President, Explorers Sans Frontières (ESF), Philadelphia, PA.
authors.forename: Sharon K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Byrne
authors.forename: Shonta D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Collins
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004605:Elephantiasis, Filarial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing; D005260:Female; D006205:Haiti / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team