Effect of Educational Preparation on the Accuracy of Linear Growth Measurement in Pediatric Primary Care Practices: Results of a Multicenter Nursing Study Karen D. Hench, RN, MS, Justine Shults, PhD, Terri Benyi, RN, MSN, CPNP, CEN, Cheryl Clow, RN, BSN, Joanne Delaune, RN, BSN, Kathy Gilluly, RSN, BSN, Lydia Johnson, RSN, BSN, Maryann Johnson, RN, Katherine Rosister, RN, MSN, CDE, ARNP, CPNP, Heather McKnight-Menci, MSN, CRNP, Doris Shorkey, RN, CPNP, Fran Waite, RN, Colleen Weber, RN, BSN, Terri H. Lipman, PhD, CRNP, FAAN Journal of Pediatric Nursing: Nursing Care of Children and Families Volume 20, Issue 2, Pages 64-74 (March 2005) DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2005.02.006 Copyright © 2005 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Study methods. *If a geographic site had fewer than 200 PCPs, then all received the questionnaire. Illustration by K. Chrisler. Copyright retained by Karen Hench. Journal of Pediatric Nursing: Nursing Care of Children and Families 2005 20, 64-74DOI: (10.1016/j.pedn.2005.02.006) Copyright © 2005 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions
Figure 2 Correct measurement technique. Measurer stands at eye level in front of the child and slowly lowers the head plate down onto his head. For infant measurements, essentially the same points apply, except that the infant and measuring equipment is supine/horizontal not upright/vertical. In addition, the infant length board has a stationary head plate with a rolling foot plate affixed at a right angle. The foot plate is slowly pushed up against the bottom of the infant's foot until all surfaces are touching and the foot is at a 90° flexion. Illustration by K. Chrisler. Copyright retained by Karen Hench. Journal of Pediatric Nursing: Nursing Care of Children and Families 2005 20, 64-74DOI: (10.1016/j.pedn.2005.02.006) Copyright © 2005 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions
Figure 3 Percentage of children in IG measured with correct technique. Journal of Pediatric Nursing: Nursing Care of Children and Families 2005 20, 64-74DOI: (10.1016/j.pedn.2005.02.006) Copyright © 2005 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions
Figure 4 Percentage of children in IG measured accurately. Journal of Pediatric Nursing: Nursing Care of Children and Families 2005 20, 64-74DOI: (10.1016/j.pedn.2005.02.006) Copyright © 2005 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions