Nichole Adiletta, Anne Denslow, Renee Martinez, Beverly Walti, Pernilla Fridolfsson, Julie Rockey, David Tirol, Kim Kierulff, Kushal Y Bhakta, Michel Mikhael
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Abstract
Background: Reducing bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) utilizing a single intervention has been challenging. The quality improvement (QI) bundle approach may better address BPD multifactorial risk factors.
Methods: A single-center interdisciplinary quality improvement (QI) initiative to enhance respiratory care for preterm infants born less than 30 weeks gestation.
Global aim: To reduce BPD in preterm infants.
Smart aim: Introduce and implement a comprehensive, evidence-based respiratory care bundle within 12 months, targeting areas needing improvement in our practices.
Results: Our preplanned improvement targets were achieved for all process measures. Overall BPD incidence did not change (45% vs. 44.3%). After the QI intervention, inborn infants had a lower BPD rate, though not statistically significant (38.7% vs. 30.3%, p = 0.22), with a significant reduction in grade 1 BPD (24.5% vs. 12.4%, p = 0.032).
Conclusion: Structured interdisciplinary QI work tailored to local settings can improve respiratory care and possibly amend the outcomes of infants at risk for BPD.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Perinatology provides members of the perinatal/neonatal healthcare team with original information pertinent to improving maternal/fetal and neonatal care. We publish peer-reviewed clinical research articles, state-of-the art reviews, comments, quality improvement reports, and letters to the editor. Articles published in the Journal of Perinatology embrace the full scope of the specialty, including clinical, professional, political, administrative and educational aspects. The Journal also explores legal and ethical issues, neonatal technology and product development.
The Journal’s audience includes all those that participate in perinatal/neonatal care, including, but not limited to neonatologists, perinatologists, perinatal epidemiologists, pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, neonatal and perinatal nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, social workers, dieticians, speech and hearing experts, other allied health professionals, as well as subspecialists who participate in patient care including radiologists, laboratory medicine and pathologists.