A perinatal cardiology network review: The Nemours Children's health system approach in the state of Florida

Braley, Katherine; Nguyen, Thinh; Douglas, Kathryn; Dadlani, Gul H.

doi:10.1016/j.ppedcard.2022.101527

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“…The multidisciplinary team was typically described as a core group of health care providers from cardiology, obstetrics, anesthesia, and nursing with expertise in the management of fetal CHD and a history of maternal CHD in pregnancy (Davis & Walsh, 2019; Dopson et al, 2022; Easter et al, 2020; Heying et al, 2020; Sharma et al, 2021). Nurses' roles on these teams were described as essential (Davis et al, 2021; Dopson et al, 2022), integral (Daming et al, 2021), pivotal (Davis & Walsh, 2019), and invaluable (Braley et al, 2022; Easter et al, 2020).…”

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“…Nurses are the crucial conduit between the multidisciplinary teams caring for the complex fetal cardiac patient (Braley et al, 2022; Bratt et al, 2015; Daming et al, 2021; Davis & Walsh, 2019; Dopson et al, 2022; Lafranchi & Lincoln, 2015; Loyet et al, 2016). Often the experienced nurse navigates multiple layers of care, including numerous institutional barriers, various providers, and the complex family dynamics frequently encountered in patient care.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The nurse also serves as the navigator and contact person for the patient and family (Braley et al, 2022; Dopson et al, 2022; Kovacevic et al, 2021; Lee, 2017; Loyet et al, 2016). Daming et al (2021) noted that nurses are the point of contact for the patient throughout labor and birth and are intimately involved in care, while providing patients the knowledge to handle complex information of their diagnoses to optimize outcomes.…”

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“…Evans et al (2015) suggested after a CHD diagnosis, comprehensive counseling should include meeting with a multidisciplinary team consisting of congenital heart surgeons and interventionalists; clinical psychologist and social worker; and fetal nursing team. The nursing profession is known for its holistic methods in patient care, which positions nurses to provide excellent The nurse also serves as the navigator and contact person for the patient and family (Braley et al, 2022;Dopson et al, 2022;Kovacevic et al, 2021;Lee, 2017;Loyet et al, 2016). Daming et al (2021) noted that nurses are the point of contact for the patient throughout labor and birth and are intimately involved in care, while providing patients the knowledge to handle complex information of their diagnoses to optimize outcomes.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Role of Nurses in Fetal Cardiology Programs

Butler

McArthur

2023

McN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing

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Background: Fetal cardiology programs are evolving quickly and include multiple interdisciplinary health care professionals whose roles could benefit from clear definition. Nurses provide an essential function in this field; however, descriptions or definitions of nursing practice, education and knowledge requirements, and responsibilities are limited and vary across institutions and disciplines. Purpose: To conduct an integrative review summarizing the literature to determine the role of nurses in fetal cardiology programs. Methods: We conducted an integrative review as per Whittemore and Knafl's (2005) methodology of current literature to reveal strengths and opportunities in describing nursing practice as fetal cardiology nurses. The search strategy included five electronic databases: CINAHL, Medline, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Peer-reviewed English-language articles discussing nursing practices in fetal cardiology published between 2015 and 2022 were selected. Data extraction and analysis were completed on a final sample of 26 articles. Results: Four themes were identified on fetal cardiac nursing practice from nursing and medical perspectives: multidisciplinary key team member, psychosocial family support and counselor, coordinator or navigator, and role description. Clinical Implications: More discussion in the literature is needed to better understand and define fetal cardiac nursing practice. Although most experts agree nurses are an important member of the interdisciplinary fetal cardiology team, their roles and educational requirements are poorly described and defined. Quality metrics and benchmarks are needed to ensure safe and effective fetal cardiology care.

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