Date
8-9-2024
Department
School of Nursing
Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Chair
Debra Maddox
Keywords
PRAM, Pediatric Respiratory Assessment Measurement, pediatric, asthma
Disciplines
Nursing
Recommended Citation
Randolph, Amy Michelle, "Pediatric Respiratory Assessment Measurement Tool and the Benefits of Utilizing It: An Integrated Review" (2024). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 5910.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/5910
Abstract
Asthma is a leading cause of hospitalizations of pediatric patients. The absence of comprehensive screening in the emergency department setting can impact the care of the patient who presents in respiratory distress. This integrated review focused on the benefits of the utilization of the Pediatric Respiratory Assessment Measurement tool. The methods utilized to collect evidence included a web-based search that led to a review of multiple articles. The results were analyzed using MeInky’s Hierarchical Levels of Evidence and organized into a literature matrix. The review ultimately supported the hypothesis that the PRAM tool is an effective instrument compared to other assessments. The timely intervention with standardized treatments showed decreased hospital admissions. The overall results were conclusive that using the Pediatric Respiratory Assessment Measurement tool in the urgent care or emergency room setting improved patient outcomes.
