Functions of the CNS in early discharge and home followup of very low birthweight infants. Article

Brooten, D, Gennaro, S, Knapp, H et al. (1991). Functions of the CNS in early discharge and home followup of very low birthweight infants. . Clinical Nurse Specialist, 5(4), 196-201. 10.1097/00002800-199100540-00006

cited authors

  • Brooten, D; Gennaro, S; Knapp, H; Jovene, N; Brown, L; York, R

abstract

  • Various studies have been conducted which explore the different functions of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS). This study details the functions of CNSs providing direct patient care before and following hospital discharge of very low birthweight infants and effect on patient outcome. The study reports on CNS interactions with 36 families whose infants were discharged early from the hospital, and who received discharge planning, teaching, and home followup for 18 months.

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publication date

  • January 1, 1991

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start page

  • 196

end page

  • 201

volume

  • 5

issue

  • 4