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Management of pediatric patients admitted for colonic disimpaction: A scoping review protocol

Alaina Berg1, Dawn Ebach2, Nathaniel A Justice3

  • 1University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Iowa City Iowa USA.

JPGN Reports
|August 16, 2024
PubMed

Insights

This scoping review maps current literature on inpatient management for pediatric obstipation, a severe form of constipation in children. It identifies knowledge gaps to guide future research and improve treatment strategies for this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Clinical Evidence Synthesis

Background:

  • Chronic constipation significantly impacts children's quality of life globally.
  • Inpatient management is necessary for pediatric obstipation when outpatient treatments fail.
  • Evidence on effective inpatient strategies for pediatric obstipation is evolving.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively map the existing literature on inpatient management of pediatric obstipation.
  • To identify current evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of hospital interventions.
  • To pinpoint knowledge gaps in the treatment of pediatric obstipation.

Main Methods:

  • A scoping review following Joanna Briggs Institute and PRISMA-Scoping guidelines.
  • Extensive literature search across multiple databases (Embase, PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane, Web of Science, Scopus) and gray literature.
  • Two independent reviewers screened titles, abstracts, and full texts; data extraction used standardized forms.

Main Results:

  • The review will synthesize evidence on various hospital interventions for pediatric obstipation.
  • An evidence map will visually represent the current research landscape.
  • Findings will highlight areas with robust evidence and those requiring further investigation.

Conclusions:

  • This scoping review will provide an overview of current evidence on hospital treatments for pediatric obstipation.
  • It aims to inform clinical practice and guide future research directions.
  • Understanding the evidence base is crucial for optimizing care for children with severe constipation.
Abstract

Keywords:
constipationenemalaxativesobstipationsuppositories

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