The Implementation of a Clinical Pathway to Improve Child Abuse Screening in Young Children With Fractures: A Quality Improvement Analysis
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening children under 2 years of age with a concerning fracture for physical abuse with a skeletal survey (SS). Nationally, 30% to 77% of children are not screened appropriately in emergency department settings. After implementation of an electronic clinical pathway for pediatric emergency department providers, guideline adherence improved from 61% to 81%. Among infants, SS performance increased from 79% to 81%. More non-White children received an SS, indicating potential implicit bias in screening practices.
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - Category: Nursing Authors: Stephanie L. Schaller, Kate K. Chappell, Amanda M. Felder, Alicia K. Ribar Tags: Featured Article Source Type: research
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