Mentor/s
Dr. Susan Goncalves Professor Chlebowski
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
Education is a key component to achieving quality patient outcomes for patients and avoidance of preventable complications and adverse events, including medication. The presentation titled “Newborn Jaundice” supports registered nurse’s patient education efforts with the goal of increasing awareness about the signs and symptoms of jaundice and how it can be treated. This project was developed following participation in an undergraduate nursing preceptorship on the mother/baby unit at Greenwich Hospital. While present on the unit, my partner and I became aware that a majority of the newborns on the unit were diagnosed with jaundice within the first 48 hours of life. The parents on the unit did not seem to be aware of what jaundice was. We decided to create an educational tool that would allow parents to gain knowledge about the condition and feel comfortable with the plan of treatment for the newborn. Early recognition of jaundice can prevent complications from developing such as kernicterus (brain swelling), deafness, and cerebral palsy. Therefore, providing education on newborn jaundice is essential. The education provided should be culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate, and presented in a language that is easy to understand. The nurses should also focus on addressing the physical and emotional needs of the patient. Nurses are the primary healthcare providers with patients 24/7 and assume leading roles in patient education. Efforts to enhance and support the education provided to patients will create a comfortable environment for the patient while developing a trustful relationship.
College and Major available
Nursing BSN
Location
Digital Commons
Start Day/Time
4-24-2020 2:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-24-2020 4:00 PM
Prize Categories
Best Visuals, Most Creative
Educational pamphlet
Casey_Emily abstract Final (1).docx (296 kB)
Newborn Jaundice
Digital Commons
Education is a key component to achieving quality patient outcomes for patients and avoidance of preventable complications and adverse events, including medication. The presentation titled “Newborn Jaundice” supports registered nurse’s patient education efforts with the goal of increasing awareness about the signs and symptoms of jaundice and how it can be treated. This project was developed following participation in an undergraduate nursing preceptorship on the mother/baby unit at Greenwich Hospital. While present on the unit, my partner and I became aware that a majority of the newborns on the unit were diagnosed with jaundice within the first 48 hours of life. The parents on the unit did not seem to be aware of what jaundice was. We decided to create an educational tool that would allow parents to gain knowledge about the condition and feel comfortable with the plan of treatment for the newborn. Early recognition of jaundice can prevent complications from developing such as kernicterus (brain swelling), deafness, and cerebral palsy. Therefore, providing education on newborn jaundice is essential. The education provided should be culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate, and presented in a language that is easy to understand. The nurses should also focus on addressing the physical and emotional needs of the patient. Nurses are the primary healthcare providers with patients 24/7 and assume leading roles in patient education. Efforts to enhance and support the education provided to patients will create a comfortable environment for the patient while developing a trustful relationship.
Students' Information
Emily Casey
Nursing
Honors
2020