Behavioral Pediatric Healthcare for Nurse Practitioners: A Comprehensive Guide

Delivered by Donna Hallas PhD PPCNP-BC CPNP PMHS FAANP, this pediatric primary care book provides strategic, evidence-based measures for recognizing and treating abnormal behaviors in children within the context of primary care practice.

Empowering Healthcare Providers to Make a Difference

Written specifically for practicing pediatric and family nurse practitioners, as well as PNP and FNP students, this valuable resource expands on the crucial role of healthcare providers in assessing, identifying, and intercepting potential behavioral health problems in children. By doing so, healthcare providers can help families achieve their desired outcomes: raising socially and emotionally healthy adults.

When children miss their anticipated milestones, parents and the family dynamic are often upset, leading to self-doubt and questioning of parenting skills. This book offers a solution, providing healthcare providers with the knowledge and tools necessary to evaluate and treat behavioral health during each well-child visit across the pediatric life span, restoring order to their patients and their families.

A Developmental Approach to Behavioral Pediatric Healthcare

The book is organized by developmental stages, covering infancy, toddlers, preschool-age, school-age, and adolescence. Each stage includes:

• Common behavioral problems encountered during each stage
• Assessment, screening, intervention, and treatment strategies for each behavioral problem
• Measurable standards for behavioral health
• Special topics in pediatric behavioral health and chronic medical conditions as they impact development

Furthermore, each section features a case study that fosters critical thinking and demonstrates exemplary practices, ensuring healthcare providers are equipped to make accurate diagnoses and develop effective treatment plans.

Key Features and Benefits

This comprehensive guide focuses on the intercept of development and the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral problems, addressing early identification and treatment of disorders for the best possible outcomes. The book provides:

• Proven, case-based strategies for assessment, screening, intervention, and treatment
• Contributions from highly qualified PNPs and PMHSs
• Cutting-edge research from pediatric primary care experts
• Strategies for working with parents to achieve desired outcomes
• Fosters critical thinking for making accurate diagnoses

Published by Springer Publishing Company in 2018, this 425-page paperback is an essential resource for healthcare providers committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Unlock the full potential of your pediatric primary care practice with Behavioral Pediatric Healthcare for Nurse Practitioners. Elevate your skills, enhance your patients’ outcomes, and transform the lives of families.