The role of an obstetric navigator in supporting the pregnant adolescent
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Jaime L. Kupillas, MSN, RNC-OB - Family Birth and Newborn Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Bethlehem, PA, USA; Carolyn L. Davidson, PhD, RN, CCRN-a, ARNP, CPHQ, NEA-BC - Patient Care Services, Nursing Quality and Practice, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA; Cathyjo Catalano, MSN, RNC-EFM, RNC-IPOB - New Life Center @ NYU Winthrop Hospital, NYU Winthrop Universtiy Hospital, Mineola, NY, USA
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- Lehigh Valley Health Network, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
Adverse neonatal outcomes are more likely in adolescent pregnancies. This project demonstrates the role of an obstetrical navigator in the care team of pregnant adolescents in improving neonatal outcomes.
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Faculty/Mentor Approved: Sigma Academy Participant Presentation |
| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Adolescent Pregnancy; Maternal Child Health; Obstetrical Navigator |
| Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Date | 2019 |
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