Journal of Pregnancy and Child Health
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Docherty SL

Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, USA.

Biography

Sharron Lee Docherty is Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, her research is aimed at improving outcomes for children, adolescents, young adults and families undergoing treatment for life-limiting and chronic conditions. She studies how to improve care models, symptom management, and decision making from diagnosis through end of life.  She has methodological expertise in the use of qualitative, mixed-methods, trajectory science and visualization methodologies for complex data exploration, and intervention development and testing.

Publications

Parent and Provider Decision-Making for Infants with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy

Background: Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is one of the most serious complications of full term birth that can lead to long-term neurological consequences or death. Parents and providers are faced with making complex decisions about which therapies to pursue within hours of birth. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the deci... Read More»

Allen KA, Brandon DH, Holditch-Davis D, Cotten CM and Docherty SL

Research Article: J Preg Child Health 2014, 1:106

DOI: 10.4172/2376-127X.1000106

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