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Care of infants and children with bronchiolitis: a systematic review

Suzanne E Zentz1

  • 1College of Nursing, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN, USA. Suzanne.Zentz@valpo.edu

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|November 8, 2011
PubMed

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Bronchiolitis management in infants lacks evidence-based support, leading to varied treatments. This review identified best practices for pediatric bronchiolitis care, proposing clinical pathways to improve evidence implementation.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Bronchiolitis is a leading cause of infant hospitalization.
  • Current management strategies often lack robust evidence.
  • Therapeutic efficacy varies widely among infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the best available evidence for infant and child bronchiolitis care.
  • To identify evidence-based recommendations for managing bronchiolitis.
  • To address the gap between evidence and clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive two-phase literature search was conducted.
  • Twenty relevant publications were critically appraised.
  • Systematic review methodology was employed.

Main Results:

  • A significant body of evidence regarding bronchiolitis management was identified.
  • Numerous evidence-based recommendations for care were revealed.
  • Variability in current treatment approaches was confirmed.

Conclusions:

  • Clinical practice for bronchiolitis management requires improvement.
  • Evidence-based recommendations exist for pediatric bronchiolitis care.
  • Implementing clinical pathways can facilitate the integration of evidence into practice.

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