The N-KICS tool (Nursing-Kids Intensity of Care Survey) is the first pediatric-specific tool designed to describe the intensity of nursing care for children with CMC. Recent medical advances have ...

Single Shared Assessment is for people with community care needs seeking help from social work, health or housing authorities, and who may require the services of more than one professional discipline ...

While Martha’s Vineyard is considered one of the most physically healthy communities in Massachusetts, there are holes in healthcare coverage and concerning statistics — the Island has the highest ...

Impact of Dependent Coverage Provision of the Affordable Care Act on Insurance Continuity for Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer Retrospective chart reviews of AYA patients (15-39 years at time ...

Orvis School of Nursing students recently concluded the first step of a nursing needs assessment of Washoe County and Carson City. Coordinator of the project and assistant professor, Deborah Shindell ...

Despite advances in clinical cancer care, cancer survivors frequently report a range of persisting issues, unmet needs, and concerns that limit their ability to participate in life roles and reduce ...

Patients with complex illness face a bewildering array of specialty and primary care providers, as well as home and long-term care services and supports. Care arrangements may be especially confusing ...

Recent medical advances have resulted in increased survival of children with complex medical conditions (CMC), such as cerebral palsy, complex chromosomal anomalies, major congenital heart diseases ...