Evidence-based Practice in the Management of Gastric Tube Placement in Children

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Evidence-based gastric placement: Establish an enteral nutrition management team and develop standardized procedures through a quality improvement project. Conduct a 3-month quality improvement initiative, during which regular training sessions will be provided to nurses on gastrointestinal tube placement and maintenance. These training sessions will include various formats such as lectures, group discussions, operational demonstrations, and scenario simulations, along with regular reviews of practical issues.

Study summary

This multi-center quality improvement project aims to enhance gastric tube placement practices for children by systematically reviewing the latest evidence. The project team will identify gaps between current practices and best evidence, analyze barriers to implementing evidence-based guidelines, and develop strategies to facilitate their integration into clinical settings. The focus will also be on improving the knowledge and skills of pediatric nurses through targeted education and support. Ultimately, this initiative seeks to ensure the safety and effectiveness of gastric tube placement in the pediatric population, leading to better patient outcomes and higher standards of care.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Compliance rate of gastric tube placement protocols among pediatric nursing staff — From baseline to the end of the 3 months implementation
  The total number of gastric tube placement procedures performed by nursing staff during the study period will be the denominator, while the number of procedures that comply with best evidence practice will be the numerator.

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