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Best practice in nasogastric and gastrostomy feeding in children

Penny Bond1, Dawn Moss

  • 1NHS Dumfries & Galloway.

Nursing Times
|September 5, 2003
PubMed

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Concerns over inconsistent practices in pediatric nasogastric and gastrostomy tube feeding were identified. A best practice statement was developed to address these shared concerns and improve patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Gastroenterology
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines

Background:

  • Shared concerns identified regarding inconsistencies in pediatric nasogastric and gastrostomy tube feeding practices.
  • The Scottish Community Children's Nursing Network highlighted this area as a priority.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address identified inconsistencies in pediatric tube feeding.
  • To develop a unified best practice statement for nasogastric and gastrostomy tube feeding in children.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current practices and literature.
  • Consensus development among nursing professionals.
  • Creation of a best practice statement document.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive best practice statement was developed.
  • The statement aims to standardize care for children requiring tube feeding.
  • Guidelines address key aspects of nasogastric and gastrostomy tube management.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized best practices are crucial for safe and effective pediatric tube feeding.
  • The developed statement provides a framework for consistent care.
  • Implementation of the statement is expected to improve patient outcomes and reduce practice variations.

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