Improving mealtimes for paediatric intensive care children and families: A quality improvement initiative.

Malorie De MonteEmilie M L Marty PetitFlorent BaudinJulia ZamorCarole Ford-ChesselLyvonne N TumeFabienne BordetFrederic V Valla

Published in: Nursing in critical care (2020)

Implementation of an improved "room service" initiative in the PICU was feasible and improved the perceived quality of care and satisfaction around oral feeding. This family-centred care initiative can be integrated in an overall quality improvement strategy.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
patient safety
mental health
healthcare
intensive care unit
emergency department
young adults
depressive symptoms
social support
pain management
health insurance
affordable care act