Evidence-based Practice in the Management of Gastric Tube Placement in Children
Evidence-based Practice in the Management of Gastric Tube Placement in Children: A Multicenter Quality Improvement Project
Children's Hospital of Fudan University
2,750 participants
Jun 26, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This multi-center quality improvement project aims to enhance gastric tube placement practices for children by systematically reviewing the latest evidence. The project team will identify gaps between current practices and best evidence, analyze barriers to implementing evidence-based guidelines, and develop strategies to facilitate their integration into clinical settings. The focus will also be on improving the knowledge and skills of pediatric nurses through targeted education and support. Ultimately, this initiative seeks to ensure the safety and effectiveness of gastric tube placement in the pediatric population, leading to better patient outcomes and higher standards of care.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Nurses who hold a valid and legal nursing license.
- Nurses who have at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience in pediatric care.
- Hospitalized children Aged 0-18 years.
- Scheduled for nasogastric tube placement.
- Parents or legal guardians have signed the informed consent form, agreeing to the child's participation in the study.
Exclusion Criteria5
- Nurses who are on leave or not on duty.
- Nurses working in departments such as the operating room or intravenous compounding center, where nasogastric tube placement is not routinely performed.
- Nurses who are in training or on internships.
- Presence of severe complications or unstable medical conditions.
- Nasogastric tube is intended for gastrointestinal decompression, drainage, or venting.
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Interventions
Establish an enteral nutrition management team and develop standardized procedures through a quality improvement project. Conduct a 3-month quality improvement initiative, during which regular training sessions will be provided to nurses on gastrointestinal tube placement and maintenance. These training sessions will include various formats such as lectures, group discussions, operational demonstrations, and scenario simulations, along with regular reviews of practical issues.
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NCT07038538