This document outlines the course objectives, introduction, aims, scope, evaluation criteria, and potential research topics for a pediatric nursing theory course. The course introduces students to child development theories and emphasizes family-centered care and wellness promotion. Students will discuss common health issues in Bangladeshi children and learn to provide evidence-based preventive and rehabilitative care. The course uses assignments, exams, and class participation to evaluate students. Potential research topics cover various pediatric specialties like neonatology, general pediatrics, nutrition, psychiatry, and child abuse.

1. Mrs. D. Melba Sahaya Sweety RN,RM
PhD Nursing , MSc Nursing (Pediatric Nursing), BSc Nursing
Associate Professor
Department of Pediatric Nursing
Enam Nursing College, Savar,
Bangladesh.
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2. COURSE OBJECTIVES
 This nursing specialty theory course introduces
students to the theories on growth , development,
anticipatory guidance for children and adolescents in
various developmental stages.
 Through this course students will develop
perspectives on wellness and health issues in children
and adolescents, emphasizing family – centered care.
 They will also able to discuss the role of child health
nursing and observe these problems within
Bangladesh context, and plan to provide evidenced
based care through research in the area of disease
prevention, health screening, and health promotion.
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3. INTRODUCTION
• Pedia Means Child Iatrike means treatment Ics means branch of
science
• Paediatrics is a Branch of medical science that deals the care of children
from conception to adolescence in health and. It is concerned with
preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative care of children.
• According to UNICEF definition, the age limit of childhood ranges from
birth up to 18. The major goal for paediatric nursing is to improve the
quality of health care for children and their families
• Paediatrics is a relatively new medical specialty, developing only in the
mid-19th century.
• Abraham Jacobi (1830 – 1919) is known as the father of paediatrics.
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4. AIM OF PEDIATRIC
NURSING
• The aims of the study of Paediatric nursing is to reduce infant and child rate of
deaths, control the spread of infectious disease, promote healthy lifestyles for a
long disease-free life and help ease the problems of children and adolescents
with chronic conditions.
• Paediatrics nursing care several conditions among children including: Injuries,
Infections, Genetic and congenital conditions, Cancers, Organ diseases and
dysfunctions
• Paediatric nurse is concerned not only care immediate management of the child
illness but also provide long term care on quality of life, disability and survival.
• Paediatric nurse are involved in the prevention, early detection and
management of problem including: Developmental delays and disorders,
Behavioural problems, Functional disabilities, Social stress, Organ diseases and
dysfunctions 4

5. Method Percent of Grade
Class Attendance 10 %
Assignment –
Final Repot
Participation and discussion
20 %
10 % Total = 30%
Written Examination
Mid term
Final
30%
30 %
TOTAL 100%
COURSE EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT
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6. SCOPE OF A PEDIATRIC NURSE
Pediatric nurse practitioner / Nurse specialist
Pediatric nurse Clinician
Pediatric Nurse Researcher
Pediatric nurse Educator
Pediatric Home health nurse
Pediatric school health nurse
Pediatric Nurse Administrator
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8. FORMULA FOR FINDING BEST
RESEARCH TOPIC
The topic interesting
for a researcher
The topic with achievable
aims and objectives
The Future oriented
research topics
The best
research
topic in
pediatrics
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9. 02 03 04 06
Neonatology
08 10 12 13
General
Pediatrics
Pediatric
Cardiology
Child Care
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Pediatric
Trauma
07
Pediatric
Psychiatry
Pediatric
Allergy
Pediatric
Immunology
09
Pediatric
Infection
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Child
Nutrition
Child
behavioral
problems
Child School
Health problems
SCOPE OF PEDIATRIC
RESEARCH
Child abuse
pediatrics
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10. • Effectiveness of self instructional module on
knowledge regarding kangaroo mother care
among staff nurses in selected hospitals
• The effect psycho physiological of playing violent
video games among children
• A study to assess the prevalence and perceived
stress of Primary dysmenorrhoea among the
adolescent girls and Evaluate the efficacy of yoga
and educational intervention on management of
primary dysmenorrhoea among the Adolescent
General Pediatrics Research topics in nursing
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11. • Effect of Structured Neonatal Physiotherapy
Intervention on Neuromotor Development of
Moderate to late Preterm Infants
• Knowledge Attitude and Practices of Skilled
Birth Attendants on Facility Based Newborn
Care in Selected Health Care Centres
• Exploring The Feasibility Of Newborn
Screening Program For Metabolic Disorders
• Screening of congenital heart diseases in term
newborns
Neonatology Research topics in nursing
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12. • Child abuse and neglect a sociological study
• Role of Mass Media Tools to Educate School
Children about Child Sexual Abuse
• Assessment of Knowledge Role and Preparedness of
School Teacher on Protection of Children from
Sexual Abuse
• Adolescent self esteem in relation to penting and
child abuse
• Child Abuse Personality and Subjective Well Being
Among Juvenile Delinquents
Child abuse pediatric Research topics in nursing
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13. • Determinants of malnutrition in preschool children
• Effects of protein energy malnutrition on level of
intelligence and emotional maladjustment
• Late effects of malnutrition on cognitive and reading
abilities of children
• Household management of malnutrition
• Relationship between dietary intake and nutritional status
of preschool children
• Regional differences in childhood morbidity and
malnutrition
• Assessment of nutritional status and outcomes of nutrition
Child Nutrition Research topics in nursing
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14. • Effectiveness of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy on Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among School Going
Children
• Effectiveness of movement based intervention for students
with learning disorder ld and attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder adhd an experimental study
• The Effects of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD On the Social Skill and Personality Pattern of
Children
• Satisfaction and problems of special teachers in teaching
children with autism mental retardation and multiple
disabilities
Pediatric Psychiatry Research topics in nursing
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