Practice patterns in adherence to neonatal abstinence guidelines: A retrospective chart review

Abstract

With the recent surge in the number infants diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), this quality improvement project was completed to measure the number of deviations from NAS pharmacological management guidelines. The goal was to inform practice and to provide an opportunity for improvement through education or guideline modification.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Robyn M. Gagnon

Author Details

Robyn M. Gagnon, DNP, Bouve' College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Rhode Island, Rhode Island, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Finnegan, Guidelines, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Recommended Citation

Gagnon, Robyn M., "Practice patterns in adherence to neonatal abstinence guidelines: A retrospective chart review" (2017). Convention. 386.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/386

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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