Implementation of the AHCPR pain guidelines for children

Authors:
  • DHDenise Holida
    Denise Holida
  • CKCharmaine Kleiber
    Charmaine Kleiber
  • MPMary Petersen
    Mary Petersen
  • LPLaura Phearman
    Laura Phearman
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Abstract
Successful implementation of Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) clinical practice guidelines must involve an institutional commitment and an interdisciplinary effort. This article describes how a pediatric nursing research committee took the leadership role in implementing the AHCPR acute pain guidelines for children. Steps toward implementation included assessment of current practice methods, nursing interventions, interdisciplinary interventions, and plans for evaluating the practice change through the institutional quality assessment and improvement program.