Implementation of Clinical Pathways for Pediatric Patients with Acute Diarrhea and Their Therapy Management in a Hospital Setting: A Systematic Literature Review

Norman Dyanto, Diana Laila Ramatillah

2023

Abstract

Clinical pathways, standardized care plans based on best clinical practices, aim to improve care quality and consistency for specific patient groups, including those with diarrhea or Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE). Pediatric emergency departments frequently encounter AGE cases, making it essential to streamline care. This systematic literature review, following PRISMA guidelines, investigated the impact of clinical pathway implementation on hospital stays and treatment outcomes for pediatric diarrhea patients. Out of 50 studies retrieved from databases like Google Scholar and Scopus, seven met the criteria, primarily from the USA, Egypt, and Indonesia. The analysis demonstrated a significant reduction in hospital stays (χ² = 55.79, P < 0.001), along with decreased intravenous fluid usage (15% to 9%) and reduced healthcare costs (USD 599 to USD 410) post-implementation. In conclusion, clinical pathways not only shorten hospital stays but also enhance diagnosis, treatment, and overall management of childhood diarrhea, emphasizing their crucial role in pediatric care.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Dyanto N. and Ramatillah D. (2023). Implementation of Clinical Pathways for Pediatric Patients with Acute Diarrhea and Their Therapy Management in a Hospital Setting: A Systematic Literature Review. In Proceedings of the 4th International Seminar and Call for Paper - Volume 1: ISCP UTA '45 JAKARTA; ISBN 978-989-758-691-0, SciTePress, pages 175-181. DOI: 10.5220/0012585300003821

in Bibtex Style

@conference{iscp uta '45 jakarta23,
author={Norman Dyanto and Diana Laila Ramatillah},
title={Implementation of Clinical Pathways for Pediatric Patients with Acute Diarrhea and Their Therapy Management in a Hospital Setting: A Systematic Literature Review},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 4th International Seminar and Call for Paper - Volume 1: ISCP UTA '45 JAKARTA},
year={2023},
pages={175-181},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012585300003821},
isbn={978-989-758-691-0},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 4th International Seminar and Call for Paper - Volume 1: ISCP UTA '45 JAKARTA
TI - Implementation of Clinical Pathways for Pediatric Patients with Acute Diarrhea and Their Therapy Management in a Hospital Setting: A Systematic Literature Review
SN - 978-989-758-691-0
AU - Dyanto N.
AU - Ramatillah D.
PY - 2023
SP - 175
EP - 181
DO - 10.5220/0012585300003821
PB - SciTePress