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Stuedemann A, Huston M, Saddler N, Schwend RM, Anderson J, Pierce E, Koivuniemi-Berg T, Fryatt J, Herman K. Implementing a Halo Gravity Traction Program: A Multidisciplinary Endeavor. Orthop Nurs 2024; 43:202-211. [PMID: 39047271 DOI: 10.1097/nor.0000000000001040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
Abstract
Halo gravity traction (HGT) is a preoperative modality for children with severe spinal deformity used to optimize spine flexibility and balance while decreasing the likelihood of neurologic injury. HGT is a dependable solution for these challenging spinal deformities. Aligning treatment guidelines and providing resources, education, and training for staff are key components for a successful HGT program. The HGT program at Children's Mercy Hospital was then developed with a systems approach with the holistic goal of multidisciplinary collaboration with physical/occupational therapy, hospital medicine, pulmonology, psychology, nutrition, child life, and complex care management. Education, research, and national collaboration to standardize this therapy should improve patient safety and support quality improvement.
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Affiliation(s)
- Anne Stuedemann
- Anne Stuedemann, MSN, RN, CPNP, Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Michon Huston, PA-C, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Nicolette Saddler, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Richard M Schwend, MD FAAP FAOA, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- John Anderson, MD, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Elizabeth Pierce, DPT, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Tiffany Koivuniemi-Berg, DPT, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Jamie Fryatt, RN, BSN, CPN, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Katrina Herman, RN, BSN, CPN, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
| | - Michon Huston
- Anne Stuedemann, MSN, RN, CPNP, Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Michon Huston, PA-C, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Nicolette Saddler, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Richard M Schwend, MD FAAP FAOA, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- John Anderson, MD, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Elizabeth Pierce, DPT, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Tiffany Koivuniemi-Berg, DPT, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Jamie Fryatt, RN, BSN, CPN, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Katrina Herman, RN, BSN, CPN, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
| | - Nicolette Saddler
- Anne Stuedemann, MSN, RN, CPNP, Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Michon Huston, PA-C, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Nicolette Saddler, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Richard M Schwend, MD FAAP FAOA, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- John Anderson, MD, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Elizabeth Pierce, DPT, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Tiffany Koivuniemi-Berg, DPT, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Jamie Fryatt, RN, BSN, CPN, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Katrina Herman, RN, BSN, CPN, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
| | - Richard M Schwend
- Anne Stuedemann, MSN, RN, CPNP, Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Michon Huston, PA-C, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Nicolette Saddler, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Richard M Schwend, MD FAAP FAOA, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- John Anderson, MD, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Elizabeth Pierce, DPT, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Tiffany Koivuniemi-Berg, DPT, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Jamie Fryatt, RN, BSN, CPN, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Katrina Herman, RN, BSN, CPN, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
| | - John Anderson
- Anne Stuedemann, MSN, RN, CPNP, Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Michon Huston, PA-C, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Nicolette Saddler, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Richard M Schwend, MD FAAP FAOA, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- John Anderson, MD, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Elizabeth Pierce, DPT, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Tiffany Koivuniemi-Berg, DPT, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Jamie Fryatt, RN, BSN, CPN, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Katrina Herman, RN, BSN, CPN, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
| | - Elizabeth Pierce
- Anne Stuedemann, MSN, RN, CPNP, Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Michon Huston, PA-C, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Nicolette Saddler, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Richard M Schwend, MD FAAP FAOA, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- John Anderson, MD, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Elizabeth Pierce, DPT, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Tiffany Koivuniemi-Berg, DPT, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Jamie Fryatt, RN, BSN, CPN, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Katrina Herman, RN, BSN, CPN, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
| | - Tiffany Koivuniemi-Berg
- Anne Stuedemann, MSN, RN, CPNP, Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Michon Huston, PA-C, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Nicolette Saddler, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Richard M Schwend, MD FAAP FAOA, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- John Anderson, MD, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Elizabeth Pierce, DPT, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Tiffany Koivuniemi-Berg, DPT, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Jamie Fryatt, RN, BSN, CPN, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Katrina Herman, RN, BSN, CPN, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
| | - Jamie Fryatt
- Anne Stuedemann, MSN, RN, CPNP, Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Michon Huston, PA-C, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Nicolette Saddler, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Richard M Schwend, MD FAAP FAOA, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- John Anderson, MD, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Elizabeth Pierce, DPT, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Tiffany Koivuniemi-Berg, DPT, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Jamie Fryatt, RN, BSN, CPN, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Katrina Herman, RN, BSN, CPN, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
| | - Katrina Herman
- Anne Stuedemann, MSN, RN, CPNP, Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Michon Huston, PA-C, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Nicolette Saddler, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Richard M Schwend, MD FAAP FAOA, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- John Anderson, MD, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Elizabeth Pierce, DPT, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Tiffany Koivuniemi-Berg, DPT, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Jamie Fryatt, RN, BSN, CPN, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Katrina Herman, RN, BSN, CPN, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
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