Abstract
Juvenile onset recurrent respiratory papillomatosis is a chronic disease of the pediatric airway caused by human papillomavirus. This paper discusses the etiology, epidemiology, symptomatology, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease. The role of the pediatric nurse practitioner is described in applying the medical home model. Comprehensive primary care is described for children with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, including well child care, episodic illness management, and care coordination.
MeSH terms
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Child
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Chronic Disease
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Comprehensive Health Care / organization & administration
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Continuity of Patient Care / organization & administration
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Health Services Needs and Demand
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Humans
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Laryngoscopy
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Models, Nursing
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Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / complications
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Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnosis
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Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / therapy*
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Nurse Practitioners / organization & administration*
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Nurse's Role
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Papillomavirus Infections / complications
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Papillomavirus Infections / diagnosis
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Papillomavirus Infections / therapy*
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Patient Care Planning / organization & administration
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Patient Education as Topic
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Pediatric Nursing / organization & administration*
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Primary Health Care / organization & administration*
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Recurrence
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Respiratory Tract Neoplasms / complications
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Respiratory Tract Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Respiratory Tract Neoplasms / therapy*