Scholars@Duke
Kwai Tei Chan Poon

Kwai Tei Chan Poon

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatrics, Neonatology

Selected Publications

" Trying to Grab Pieces of Hope " : Exploring the Experiences of Black and Hispanic Parents following a Congenital Heart Disease Diagnosis.

Journal Article AJP Rep · January 2025 Objective  Congenital heart disease (CHD) is an important contributor to pediatric morbidity and mortality. Unfortunately, disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of CHD exist across racial and ethnic groups. The objective of this study was to share the ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Decreasing Blood Transfusions in Premature Infants Through Quality Improvement.

Journal Article Pediatrics · August 1, 2024 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Packed red blood cell transfusions (pRBCT) in preterm infants have been associated with significant morbidity. Although infants <26 weeks' gestational age typically require several pRBCT, preterm infants born between 26 and 34 we ... Full text Link to item Cite

Timely Delivery of Discharge Medications to Patients' Bedsides: A Patient-centered Quality Improvement Project

Journal Article Pediatric Quality and Safety · May 8, 2020 Introduction: Patients who are unable to fill prescriptions after discharge are at risk of hospital readmission. Ensuring that patients have prescriptions in hand at the time of discharge is a critical component of a safe and effective discharge process. U ... Full text Cite