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@article{Deja:2021:10.1186/s40814-021-00784-5,
author = {Deja, E and Roper, L and Tume, L and Dorling, J and Gale, C and Arch, B and Latten, L and Pathan, N and Eccleson, H and Hickey, H and Preston, J and Beissel, A and Andrzejewska, I and Valla, F and Woolfall, K},
doi = {10.1186/s40814-021-00784-5},
journal = {Pilot and Feasibility Studies},
title = {Can they stomach it? Parent and practitioner acceptability of a trial comparing Gastric Residual Volume measurement versus no Gastric Residual Volume in UK NNU and PICU’s: a feasibility study},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40814-021-00784-5},
volume = {7},
year = {2021}
}

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AB - BackgroundRoutine measurement of gastric residual volume (GRV) to guide feeding in neonatal and paediatric intensive care is widespread. However, this practice is not evidence based and may cause harm. As part of a feasibility study, we explored parent and practitioner views on the acceptability of a trial comparing GRV measurement or no GRV measurement.MethodsA mixed-methods study involving interviews and focus groups with practitioners and interviews with parents with experience of tube feeding in neonatal and/or paediatric intensive care. A voting system recorded closed question responses during practitioner data collection, enabling the collection of quantitative and qualitative data. Data were analysed using thematic analysis and descriptive statistics.ResultsWe interviewed 31 parents and nine practitioners and ran five practitioner focus groups (n=42). Participants described how the research question was logical, and the intervention would not be invasive and potential benefits of not withholding the child’s feeds. However, both groups held concerns about the potential risk of not measuring GRV, including delayed diagnosis of infection and gut problems, increased risk of vomiting into lungs and causing discomfort or pain. Parent’s views on GRV measurement and consent decision making were influenced by their views on the importance of feeding in the ICU, their child’s prognosis and associated comorbidities or complications.ConclusionsThe majority of parents and practitioners viewed the proposed trial as acceptable. Potential concerns and preferences were identified that will need careful consideration to inform the development of the proposed trial protocol and staff training.
AU - Deja,E
AU - Roper,L
AU - Tume,L
AU - Dorling,J
AU - Gale,C
AU - Arch,B
AU - Latten,L
AU - Pathan,N
AU - Eccleson,H
AU - Hickey,H
AU - Preston,J
AU - Beissel,A
AU - Andrzejewska,I
AU - Valla,F
AU - Woolfall,K
DO - 10.1186/s40814-021-00784-5
PY - 2021///
SN - 2055-5784
TI - Can they stomach it? Parent and practitioner acceptability of a trial comparing Gastric Residual Volume measurement versus no Gastric Residual Volume in UK NNU and PICU’s: a feasibility study
T2 - Pilot and Feasibility Studies
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40814-021-00784-5
UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/87221
VL - 7
ER -
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