Clinical Pediatrics: Open Access
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Ana Christensen

Publications

• Research Article
  Pediatrician Use of Down Syndrome Health Supervision Guidelines
  Author(s): Lisa D Herzig, William O Walker, Katherine TeKolste, Kristie Bjornson, Ana Christensen, Rebecca Partridge and Forrest Curt BennettLisa D Herzig, William O Walker, Katherine TeKolste, Kristie Bjornson, Ana Christensen, Rebecca Partridge and Forrest Curt Bennett
  
  Objective: The primary care of children with Down syndrome (DS) requires close attention to specific medical vulnerabilities to maximize quality of life and prevent secondary disability. To help optimize adulthood outcomes for children with DS, the AAP Council on Genetics published health supervision guidelines to promote standardized care that adheres to the latest evidence based information. Our primary objective was to determine primary care pediatrician comfort, familiarity and frequency of referral to the 2011 AAP health supervision guidelines for children with DS. A secondary objective was to identify interventions that would improve compliance. Methods: A voluntary, self-administered e-mail survey was distributed to Washington State AAP members using Survey Monkey. The questionna.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2572-0775.1000102

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