Abstract
Deformational plagiocephaly (DP) is the most common head shape abnormality in infants, and has become more prevalent in infants and has significantly increased since 1992. This study describes obstetrical, neonatal and pediatric nurses' self-reported knowledge, practice, and provision of parental education regarding DP and discharge instructions for its prevention.
Sigma Membership
Beta Beta (Dallas)
Lead Author Affiliation
Medical City Children's Hospital, Dallas, Texas, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Deformational Plagiocephaly, Nursing Practices, Parental Education
Recommended Citation
Ditthakasem, Kanlaya; Herbert, Morley; Hill, Jennifer; and Samawi, Zepure, "Nurses' knowledge of deformational plagiocephaly and discharge instructions for its prevention" (2019). INRC (Congress). 225.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/presentations_2019/225
Conference Name
30th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Year
2019
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Nurses' knowledge of deformational plagiocephaly and discharge instructions for its prevention
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Deformational plagiocephaly (DP) is the most common head shape abnormality in infants, and has become more prevalent in infants and has significantly increased since 1992. This study describes obstetrical, neonatal and pediatric nurses' self-reported knowledge, practice, and provision of parental education regarding DP and discharge instructions for its prevention.