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Dominique Glatt1, Caoimhe Hughes1, Orlaith McCarthy1

  • 1Dietetics, Nutrition and Biological Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, EH21 6UU, UK.

Clinical Nutrition ESPEN
|July 22, 2020
PubMed

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This audit assessed nutritional practices in pediatric cancer care, revealing gaps in anthropometry, screening, and biochemistry. Improvements are needed to optimize patient outcomes and nutritional support.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Healthcare Auditing

Background:

  • The Royal Hospital for Sick Children (RHSC) in Edinburgh established specific nutritional standards for pediatric cancer patients.
  • A clinical audit was initiated to evaluate current nutritional practices against these developed standards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To audit anthropometry, nutritional biochemistry, and malnutrition screening practices in pediatric cancer patients.
  • To identify areas for improvement in nutritional practices and enhance nutrition-related clinical outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A clinical audit was conducted over 20 weeks between 2015 and 2017 at RHSC.
  • Data from 185 pediatric cancer patient records (inpatient, day-care, outpatient) were analyzed.
  • Practices were assessed for anthropometry, malnutrition screening, and nutritional biochemistry, with results stratified by adherence to standards.

Main Results:

  • Significant deviations from standards were found, particularly in height/weight documentation, head circumference, arm anthropometry, and malnutrition screening.
  • Initial and re-screening for malnutrition and assessment of vitamin D, A, E, B12, and parathyroid hormone levels showed deficiencies (<70% adherence).
  • Specific deficits were noted across inpatient, day-care, and outpatient settings.

Conclusions:

  • Baseline nutritional practices were established, highlighting key areas for improvement within the RHSC Pediatric Oncology and Haematology Department.
  • The findings will inform the next steps of the audit to optimize patient care and nutritional support.
Abstract

Keywords:
Audit research location: EdinburghCancerChildrenDieteticsNutrition standardsQuality improvement projectScotlandUnited Kingdom

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