Date of Award
4-2021
Degree Name
Nursing (D.N.P.)
Department
College of Nursing
First Advisor
Sandra L. Spoelstra PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN
Second Advisor
Christina Quick DNP, APRN, CPNP-ACPC
Third Advisor
Caryn Steenland MSN, RN, CCRN, ACCNS-P
Abstract
Objective: This quality improvement project was conducted to determine the efficacy of an enteral feeding protocol to improve nutrition supplementation in pediatric burn patients.
Methods: Non-ICU patients with >10% total burn surface area requiring enteral nutrition supplementation were fed within 12 hours of admission or with the first sedated dressing change, whichever took place first. Pre (n = 3) and post (n = 5) implementation of the enteral feeding protocol data were obtained. Data were collected via chart audit and survey.
Results: Patients and nurses had similar characteristics; and nurses had similar nutrition practices. Total intake of calories (93.8%) and protein (109.1%) increased. Nurse perception of the protocol use increased (a mean survey of 3.25, neutral, to 4.57, somewhat agree).
Conclusion: Implementation of a standardized enteral feeding protocol for pediatric burn patients improved feeding delivery and increased receipt of nutrition.
ScholarWorks Citation
Tepe, Margaret, "Enteral Nutrition Protocol for Pediatric Burn Patients: A Quality Improvement Initiative" (2021). Doctoral Projects. 134.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/kcon_doctoralprojects/134
