Stability of lidocaine-epinephrine mixtures after multiple accesses.
2012Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Yuan F, Graham R, Burton ME, Blount AL, Vander Woude D
PubMedMR. DOUGLAS LEE VANDER WOUDE, MD
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Plastic Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 5 publications 1993 – 2012 NPI: 1235133653
Quality of LifeAttitude of Health PersonnelSelf ConceptNursesLidocaineLeadershipEpinephrineAnesthetics, LocalVasoconstrictor AgentsDrug CombinationsNurse's RoleHuman DevelopmentNurse AdministratorsNursing TheorySelf Psychology
What does DOUGLAS VANDER WOUDE research?
Dr. Vander Woude studies how regulations affect advanced nursing practices in the healthcare system. Specifically, he examines the role of nurse practitioners and nurse midwives, who provide crucial healthcare services. His research involves understanding how state laws can either support or hinder these professionals, allowing them to expand their responsibilities and provide better care to patients. By analyzing these regulations, he aims to improve the quality of healthcare delivery and empower nursing roles in an evolving medical landscape.
Key findings
- Nursing responsibilities are expanding and overlapping with those of traditional medicine, indicating a shift in healthcare roles.
- State regulations need to balance public safety with the growth of advanced nursing roles, impacting how care is delivered.
- Understanding these regulations is critical for patients who depend on advanced nursing services, as it affects their access to healthcare.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Dr. Vander Woude study nursing practices?
- Yes, he studies the regulations governing advanced nursing practices, focusing on how they impact nurse practitioners and midwives.
- What is the significance of Dr. Vander Woude's work for patients?
- His work helps patients understand how regulations shape the care they receive from advanced nursing professionals.
- How do the findings affect healthcare delivery?
- The findings show that adapting nursing regulations is essential for improving healthcare delivery and ensuring that more qualified professionals can provide care.
Publications in plain English
Journey in silence.
2008Nursing science quarterly
Vander Woude D
PubMedQuality of life issues in nursing leadership.
2007Nursing science quarterly
Vander Woude D
PubMedA community of scholars.
2005Nursing science quarterly
Vander Woude D
PubMedRegulation of advanced nursing practice: one state's approach.
1993AACN clinical issues in critical care nursing
Hohman M, vander Woude D
Plain English
This study looked at how one U.S. state regulates advanced nursing practices, such as those performed by nurse practitioners and nurse midwives. It found that while nursing responsibilities are expanding and overlapping with traditional medicine, state regulations need to balance protecting the public with supporting the growth of nursing roles. Understanding these regulations is important because they impact how healthcare is delivered and who can provide certain types of care.
Who this helps: This benefits patients who rely on advanced nursing services for their healthcare needs.
Frequent Co-Authors
Frank Yuan Robin Graham Michael E Burton Andrew L Blount M Hohman
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