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Outcomes related to dehydration in the pediatric population

Cindy A Scherb1, Marcia S Stevens, Carol Busman

  • 1Graduate Nursing Program, Winona State University, Winona, MN, USA. cscherb@winona.edu

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|September 25, 2007
PubMed

Insights

This pilot study found significant improvements in nursing-sensitive patient outcomes for children with dehydration. Nursing interventions positively impacted seven of eight measured outcomes from admission to discharge.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Patient Outcomes
  • Healthcare Quality

Background:

  • Dehydration is a common pediatric admission diagnosis.
  • Nursing care plays a vital role in pediatric patient recovery.
  • Standardized nursing languages facilitate outcome measurement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess changes in nursing-sensitive patient outcomes from admission to discharge in pediatric dehydration cases.
  • To document nursing interventions for pediatric dehydration management.

Main Methods:

  • Pilot study analyzing 29 pediatric patient records.
  • Utilized a computerized clinical documentation system.
  • Employed standardized nursing languages: North American Nursing Diagnosis Association, Nursing Interventions Classification, and Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC).

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant improvement was observed in seven out of eight NOC outcomes.
  • Identified specific nursing interventions used in pediatric dehydration care.

Conclusions:

  • Nursing care significantly improves patient outcomes in pediatric dehydration.
  • Standardized nursing languages effectively measure and describe nursing's impact on patient recovery.

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