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Mikelle Djkowich1, Deborah Olmstead1, Maria L Castro-Codesal2
1Alberta Health Services, Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing : JSPN
|January 25, 2021
Summary
This study describes the characteristics of infants and children in a pediatric noninvasive ventilation (NIV) program. Findings offer insights for improving NIV therapy planning and future research in pediatric respiratory care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Respiratory Medicine
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is crucial for managing pediatric respiratory conditions.
- Understanding the characteristics of children requiring NIV is essential for optimizing care.
- Pediatric NIV programs require tailored approaches based on patient demographics and clinical needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the demographic and clinical characteristics of pediatric patients in a noninvasive ventilation program.
- To analyze adherence and follow-up data for children receiving NIV therapy.
- To identify unique features of the NIV program for future research and practice improvement.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective chart review of pediatric patients in a noninvasive ventilation program in 2017.
- Collection of demographic, clinical, and adherence variables.
- Data analysis using descriptive statistics and database creation.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive description of the pediatric NIV patient population in 2017 was generated.
- Demographic and clinical variables, along with follow-up and adherence data, were detailed.
- The study identified unique characteristics of the pediatric NIV program, highlighting research opportunities.
Conclusions:
- The study provides novel insights into the clinical characteristics of pediatric patients requiring NIV.
- Findings can inform clinical practice, NIV program planning, and health resource allocation.
- This research sets the stage for future studies on pediatric noninvasive ventilation therapy.
Keywords:
acute careadherencechildrendescriptive datahospitalinfantsnoninvasive ventilationnursingpediatricsMore Related Videos
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