Bowel management guidelines in an adult intensive care unit: Development, implementation, and patient outcomes
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Alana Y. Trottier, BS, RN, CCRN, Critical Care, Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine, USA; Kristiina Hyrkas, PhD, LicNSc, MNSc, RN, Center for Nursing Research and Quality Outcomes, Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine, USA; Sonja Orff, MS, RN, CNL, Special Care Unit, Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine, USA; Paul Blakeslee, RD-AP, LD, CNSC, Clinical Nutrition Program, Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine, USA; Erin Corica, PharmD, BCNSP, Department of Pharmacy, Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine, USA
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This presentation describes development and implementation of bowel management guidelines. Retrospective chart reviews were conducted to evaluate the patient outcomes. The incidence of diarrhea increased significantly from pre to education rollout due to improved documentation and decreased from the rollout to post. However, the incidence for constipation did not change.
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
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Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
Format | Text-based Document |
Evidence Level | N/A |
Research Approach | N/A |
Keywords | Bowel Management Guidelines; Critically Ill Adults; Retrospective Chart Reviews |
Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Washington, DC, USA |
Date | 2019 |
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