Application of clinical pathways in children with Rotavirus enteritis.
- Author:
Hai-Fang CAI
1
;
Ju-Hong LAN
;
Li-Jun QIAN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Critical Pathways; Enteritis; therapy; Female; Humans; Infant; Length of Stay; Male; Patient Satisfaction; Rotavirus Infections; therapy
- From: Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 2011;13(10):820-822
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVEClinical pathways are standardized, multidisciplinary, integrated management plans. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of clinical pathways in children with Rotavirus enteritis.
METHODSSeventy-one children with Rotavirus enteritis were treated according to the clinical pathways. Seventy-five children with Rotavirus enteritis who received routine therapy and nursing interventions served as the control group. The clinical efficacies were compared between the two groups.
RESULTSThe average hospitalization duration was shortened, the hospitalization costs were reduced and the parents' satisfaction rate increased in the observed group compared with the control group (P<0.05).
CONCLUSIONSThe use of clinical pathways may decrease the hospitalization duration and costs and improve the quality of nursing care and the parents' satisfaction rate in children with Rotavirus enteritis.
