A nurse-led minor illness and injury home-visiting service for young children
Mountney, L.; Gadsby, L.
Nursing Times 105(11): 17-19
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 19385412 Document Number: 634220
This article outlines an initiative to deliver a nurse-led home-visiting service to support families and develop their knowledge and skills in managing unwell or injured children. The service has reduced unnecessary A&E attendances and has provided extra support for families with children aged 0-5 years in one of the country's most deprived areas.
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