The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, USA.
J Pediatr Nurs. 2011 Feb;26(1):25-33. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2009.10.006. Epub 2009 Dec 4.
Asthma is the most common chronic illness among children and is a significant health disparity for African American children and their families. This article provides current statistics that clearly define the problem of asthma and explains the relevance of this health problem for pediatric nurses. The Healthy People 2010 objectives for pediatric asthma care are discussed as outcome measures. The individual, sociocultural, and environmental characteristics of asthma are described. The impact and implications for pediatric nurses in the roles of (a) coordinator of care, (b) child/family advocate, and (c) evaluator of care are explained.
哮喘是儿童中最常见的慢性疾病，也是非裔美国儿童及其家庭的一个重大健康差异。本文提供了当前的统计数据，明确界定了哮喘问题，并解释了这一健康问题对儿科护士的相关性。讨论了“2010 年健康人”儿童哮喘护理目标作为结果衡量标准。描述了哮喘的个体、社会文化和环境特征。解释了儿科护士在以下角色中的作用：（a）护理协调员，（b）儿童/家庭拥护者，以及（c）护理评估者。
