Deformational plagiocephaly
DeGrazia, M., Giambanco, D., Hamn, G., Ditzel, A., Tucker, L., & Gauvreau, K. (2015). Prevention of deformational plagiocephaly in hospitalized infants
using a new orthotic device. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & NeonatalNursing, 44(1), 28-41.
Review the article, looking for evidence of any ethical or legal issues that arose inthe study and how the researchers dealt with them. Consider the following appraisal
questions in your critical review of this research article:1. In which ways are the subjects in this study vulnerable? Which protections should
be put in place to protect these subjects from harm?2. Identify the potential risks inherent in this study for the subjects. What should
specifically be included in the informed consent for this study?3. What evidence is provided by the authors that the study was reviewed by the IRB
and that appropriate informed consent was obtained?4. How do the authors minimize the risks to the subjects?
5. In your opinion, do the potential benefits of this treatment outweigh the potentialrisks to the infant? Why or why not?


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