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The development of a discharge planning index for use in a pediatric acute burn unit

L J Sampson1

  • 1Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Burn Unit, Galveston, TX.

The Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation
|July 1, 1990
PubMed

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A new Pediatric Acute Burn Discharge Planning Index was developed using the Delphi technique. This index ensures healthcare teams agree on essential discharge criteria for pediatric burn patients, improving care coordination.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric healthcare
  • Burn care management
  • Health services research

Background:

  • Effective discharge planning is crucial for pediatric patients with acute burns.
  • Current discharge planning practices may lack standardized assessment tools.
  • Ensuring continuity of care requires a comprehensive approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a standardized discharge planning index for a pediatric acute burn unit.
  • To establish consensus among healthcare professionals on critical discharge criteria.
  • To enhance the quality of care for children recovering from burns.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Delphi technique with a three-round survey.
  • Involved 59 health professionals with at least one year of experience in pediatric burn discharge planning.
  • Developed a 75-item index based on items receiving a mean score of 5.0 or greater.

Main Results:

  • A Pediatric Acute Burn Discharge Planning Index comprising 75 items was successfully developed.
  • Spearman's rank correlation coefficient analysis revealed a positive correlation between nursing and other departments' ratings.
  • Indicated strong agreement among all health team members regarding the index's importance.

Conclusions:

  • The developed index represents a consensus among healthcare professionals on essential discharge assessment items.
  • The index can facilitate standardized and comprehensive discharge planning for pediatric burn patients.
  • Implementation of this index may improve patient outcomes and family preparedness post-discharge.

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