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 PICUs: a feasibility study



Deja, Elizabeth ORCID: 0000-0002-3626-4927, Roper, Louise ORCID: 0000-0002-2918-7628, Tume, Lyvonne N, Dorling, Jon, Gale, Chris, Arch, Barbara ORCID: 0000-0001-6060-8091, Latten, Lynne, Pathan, Nazima, Eccleson, Helen, Hickey, Helen ORCID: 0000-0003-0467-0362
et al (show 5 more authors) (2021) 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 PICUs: a feasibility study. PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES, 7 (1). 49-.

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Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Routine 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.<h4>Methods</h4>A 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.<h4>Results</h4>We 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.<h4>Conclusions</h4>The 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.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Gastric residual volume, Intensive care, Acceptability, Feasibility
Depositing User: Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited: 26 Feb 2021 13:37
Last Modified: 18 Jan 2023 22:58
DOI: 10.1186/s40814-021-00784-5
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URI: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3116136