Self-Assessment: A Personalized Approach to Nursing During Pregnancy |
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| Authors: | L. MOORE RN EDD A. BURNS RNC MS L. THOMAS RN MA M. SKARIA RN |
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| Affiliation: | Lucille Moore is associate professor at The University of Texas School of Nursing at Galveston. Dr. Moore has a faculty appointment to nursing service at The University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals and is a member of NAACOG, ANA, and Sigma Theta Tau.;Ann Burns is a clinical nurse specialist with a joint appointment in ob/gyn inpatient and outpatient nursing at The University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals at Galveston and is a clinical assistant professor at The University of Texas School of Nursing. She is a member of NAACOG, ANA. and Sigma Theta Tau.;Leelamma Thomas is a head nurse in ob/gyn at The University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals, and is a clinical instructor at The University of Texas School of Nursing.;Mariamma Skaria is an assistant head nurse in ob/gyn inpatient nursing at The University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals at Galveston. |
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| Abstract: | A Prenatal Self-Assessment questionnaire was developed to aid in personalizing nursing care in a large medical center prenatal clinic. The questionnaire complements the standard prenatal record, which is intended primarily to document medical findings and treatment. The tool was used with more than 100 mothers who were receptive to this approach. The women's responses to questions about their feelings and thoughts concerning their pregnancies facilitated identification of potential problems and provided a basis for individualized and comprehensive care. |
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