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Scientific Program The Nursing Program at ISTH 2009 provides a forum for nurses world-wide to identify issues that directly impact their role pertaining to disorders of haemostasis and thrombosis in both pediatric and adult populations. The goal is to provide free exchange of knowledge, experience, and practice patterns needed to standardize and improve the quality of hands–on participation in the art and science of medicine focused on disorders of haemostasis and thrombosis. 2009 ISTH Nursing Program DAY 1
DAY 2
Moderators: Maura Malone (US), Fiona Newall (AU) Welcome and Introduction Nurse driven research-nurses as PI A review of incidence of intracranial hemorrhage in bleeding and clotting disorders and long-term implications Managing an infant with mitral valve replacement on warfarin Iron reduction for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in hemophilia A Q&A discussion 1:20 - 1:25 PM Break 1:25 - 1:35 PM Case TBD Venous stasis ulcer in pediatric patient with post-phlebitic syndrome Menorrhagia: alternative treatment regimens considered for patients with hemostasis and thrombosis disorders Q&A discussion Closing Remarks/Evaluations/Topic Suggestions DAY 3
Moderators: Mary Bauman (IE), Anna O'Sullivan (IE) Welcome and Introduction Psycho-social issues of adolescents with chronic illness Development of a Quality of Life tool in children with chronic illness Cultural challenges in translation and application of QOL tools Challenges for managing the athletic adolescent clotter Patient education and knowledge transfer Q & A Discussion 1:25-1:30 PM Break 1:30 - 1:35 PM Adolescents with/or at risk for thrombosis: Transition to adult care Hemostasis: Transition Programs Reviewed Optimizing Adherence Q&A Discussion Closing Remarks, Evaluations / Topic Suggestions DAY 4
Moderators: Bunis Packman (UK), Kathy Harney (US) Welcome and Introduction Standard thromboprophylaxis for all patients admitted into hospital: National standards reviewed US: Joint Commission: Patient Safety Goals Q & A Discussion 12:55-1:00 PM Break 1:00 - 1:10 PM Moderators: Regina Butler (US), Marie Mahoney (US) Toward standard disease management for hemophilia The American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network (ATHN): one model of a secured national data base for bleeding and clotting disorders reviewed: a look at the pros and cons Pharmacogenomics: Determining Coumadin sensitivity/resistance with blood tests - shouldthis be done prior to initiation of therapy? Don't see Red: Complementary Alternative Medicines (CAM) in patients with coagulopathies. Q & A Discussion Closing Remarks /Evaluations / Topic Suggestions |