Evidence Based Practice Clinical Guideline Review

Care of the Pediatric Patient with a Brain Tumor AANN Clinical Practice Guideline Series

Author(s): American Brain Tumor Association / American Association of Neuroscience Nurses

DATE OF PUBLICATION: JUNE, 2014 | DATE OF REVIEW: JUNE 2014

Method of Review: EBP Guideline Review Committee conducted individual reviews of the clinical guideline and had a phone conference to review findings and make recommendations.

Review Summary: Excellent evidence-based resource. References are current, guideline includes recommendations for children across developmental stages.

Recommendation for use: Recommended for use in pediatric oncology.

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