Abstract

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.

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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

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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Non-member

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Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine, USA

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Presentation

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Text-based Document

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Keywords:

Bowel Management Guidelines, Critically Ill Adults, Retrospective Chart Reviews

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Bowel management guidelines in an adult intensive care unit: Development, implementation, and patient outcomes

Washington, DC, USA

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.