Evaluation of a discharge education protocol for pediatric patients with gastrostomy tubes.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
INTRODUCTION: To evaluate the impact of a preprocedure education protocol for children who receive a gastrostomy tube (GT). METHODS: A preintervention-postintervention design, using surveys and comparison between preprotocol and postprotocol cohorts, was used to evaluate the effect of implementation of a standardized GT education protocol with 26 subjects on caregiver, patient, and provider outcomes. RESULTS: The use of a preprocedure education protocol resulted in improved patient outcomes and increased caregiver knowledge and confidence and was considered a positive change by the providers. DISCUSSION: Often education is a forgotten part of a medical procedure, and the importance of education is typically only recognized after an adverse event occurs. Establishing a standardized evidence-based education protocol for GT care improves overall care and satisfaction. Use of a systematic and family-centered interdisciplinary approach markedly improves patient care.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Schweitzer, M; Aucoin, J; Docherty, SL; Rice, HE; Thompson, J; Sullivan, DT
Published Date
- September 2014
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 28 / 5
Start / End Page
- 420 - 428
PubMed ID
- 24582896
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1532-656X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.pedhc.2014.01.002
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States