PENS 2023 position statement on linear growth measurement of children

The Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society (PENS) is committed to advancing the art and science of pediatric endocrinology nursing using evidence-based practice. PENS members specialize in the nursing care of children with disorders of growth and hormone regulation. Measuring the linear growth patterns of children is an essential component of child health surveillance. When concerns arise about patterns of growth, children are generally referred to and evaluated by pediatric endocrinology. The PENS organization believes that nurses in all areas of pediatrics are in a unique position to ensure accurate and reliable growth measurement, thereby promoting the timely recognition of abnormal patterns of growth.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research