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Save The Date APGNN Annual Meeting
in conjunction with the 2017 NASPGHAN Postgraduate Course and Annual Meeting
November 2-5, 2017
Registration is now open for “The APGNN Annual Meeting” to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Friday, November 3, 2017—Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
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Research Agenda
APGNN Research Agenda: 2017-2019
Introduction:
The mission of APGNN is to empower nurses and their colleagues to enhance the care of children and their families living with a gastrointestinal condition. The APGNN Research Committee strives to promote opportunities to conduct research and quality improvement activities within this population. We encourage active discussion and dissemination of knowledge and experience through poster and oral presentations, as well as through written publication. The committee’s work serves to support the goals of the Practice and Educational Committees.
Areas for Research and Quality Improvement
Recognize the research priorities as set forth with our associated pediatric colleagues that reflect the values of APGNN
NASPGHAN
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Functional and Motility Disorders
Liver Disorders
Pancreatic Disorders
Allergy
Intestinal Failure
Nutritional Disorders
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Health promotion and disease management
Self-management of acute and chronic conditions
Mental Health for children and families
Safety
Children and Families Dealing with Acute or Critical Health Issues
Obesity
COLLEAGUES
Certified Pediatric Nutritional Professionals
Psychology Working Group
APGNN Clinical Priorities
Enhance the care provided for patients and their families within the following research areas (including but not limited to):
Gastrointestinal: acute, chronic, and infectious presentations
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: identified by the ROME criteria
Intestinal failure
Liver disorders
Allergic disorders: Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Feeding and swallowing problems
Weight: obesity, malnutrition
Support the clinical needs of the children and their families by recognizing the role of partnering in care with (including but not limited to):
Child, Parent or caregiver
Nutritionist, Pharmacist, Mental health provider
Community providers (community therapists, school personnel)
Adult provider (Transitional care)
Promote quality improvement activities:
Outcome and evidence-based practice
Nurse-led initiatives
Safety
Cultural sensitivity
Staff education initiatives