Implementation of a protocol to prevent hypoglycemia in at-risk neonates born at 35 weeks’ gestational age in a tertiary hospital: Adherence and satisfaction. It's not so easy! - 05/12/24
, Nathan Micheletti b, Sylvie-Françoise Caraby c, Cyril Ruello d, Anne Ego e, f, Thierry Debillon a, e, Julia Doutau a, Marie Chevallier a, eAbstract |
Background |
The present study assessed adherence and satisfaction regarding a new protocol for preventing hypoglycemia in neonates, with a target of 80 % adherence.
Methods |
This 6-month prospective observational study was conducted between 2021 and 2022 in a tertiary hospital maternity unit. Neonates with at least one hypoglycemia risk factor were included. Two factors for adherence were evaluated: feeding before 1 h of life and capillary blood glucose assay at 2 h of life.
Results |
Protocol adherence was 67.6 % overall, with clinically satisfactory protocol application. Neonates small for gestational age were at the greatest risk of hypoglycemia (34.8 %). Non-adherence mainly concerned early feeding (28.9 %). The rate of hypoglycemia with adherence and non-adherence was, respectively, 15.8 % (n = 27/171) and 22.0 % (n = 18/82) (p = 0.23). Teams integrated the new recommendations successfully (satisfaction: 8/10), with some reluctance on the part of childcare assistants due to increased workload.
Conclusion |
This apparently simple protocol could be supported by a quality improvement program. This study might help other care teams to establish similar protocols and identify areas for improvement.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Neonates, Hypoglycemia, Adherence, Screening
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Vol 31 - N° 8
P. 540-546 - novembre 2024 Retour au numéro
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