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.

Author Details

Kanlaya Ditthakasem, MNS, RN, CCRP, Department of Clinical Research, Medical City Children's Hospital, Dallas, Texas, USA; Morley Herbert, PhD, Clinical Research, Medical City Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; Jennifer Hill, MHA, BSN, RN, Medical City Children’s Hospital, Dallas, Texas, USA; Zepure Samawi, PhD, RN, School of Nursing, Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois, USA

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

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Deformational Plagiocephaly, Nursing Practices, Parental Education

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

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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.