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Yeganehjoo M, Johanek J. Role of registered dietitians in nasoenteric feeding tube placement. Nutr Clin Pract 2023; 38:1225-1234. [PMID: 37725386 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.11071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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Provision of enteral nutrition (EN) in hospitalized patients is an integral part of clinical care. For various reasons, including but not limited to delayed enteral access placement and EN initiation, it is becoming more prevalent for registered dietitians (RDs) to place feeding tubes in various clinical settings. Although numerous RDs have expanded their practice by learning this skill, many remain hesitant about adding feeding tube placement to their scope of responsibilities. Feeding tube placement is within RDs' scope of practice. The recently updated Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) standards is requiring dietetic interns to learn the process and assist in placing feeding tubes. This will help promote the inclusion of this practice and open doors for future advancement in the scope of practice for RDs. This review will provide an overview of feeding tube placement methods, evidence-based techniques, training, competencies, and barriers to accepting this practice in dietetics.
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- Maryam Yeganehjoo
- Nutrition Services Department, Baylor Scott & White Health, Grapevine, Texas, USA
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Anderson R, Baumgartner L, Cronin K, Boyd P, Meloncelli N. Extending the scope of dietetic practice in a regional setting: Dietitians credentialed to insert and manage nasogastric tubes. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2023; 55:308-313. [PMID: 37202062 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2023.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS To describe the process of credentialing and implementing dietitian insertion of nasogastric tubes (NGTs) in a regional setting in Australia, and report on patient outcomes, timeliness and safety of insertion, and staff acceptance. METHODS An observational, mixed-methods study of service and patient outcomes was undertaken during the 2 years (2018-2020) following the implementation of dietitian credentialling for the insertion and management of NGTs. Data relating to the insertion of NGTs by credentialled dietitians were collected prospectively. A staff survey was circulated during and after the data collection period. Data has been reported descriptively. RESULTS The model of care was successfully implemented with two dietitians credentialed to insert NGTs. There were 38 unique occasions of NGT insertions for 31 individual patients. Eighty-seven percent (n = 33) of cases were inpatients. NGT insertion was successfully performed by the dietitian 82% of the time (n = 31). No medical complications relating to NGT insertion were reported following a dietitian inserted NGT, with the exception of one incidence of mild epistaxis. The average insertion time was 25.5 min (14.1), the average number of insertion attempts by a dietitian was 1.7 (1.27) and on one occasion more than one x-ray was required. CONCLUSION This study supports the recommendations of Dietitians Australia that this model of care is viable as an extended scope of practice model of care for dietetic departments across Australia. This evaluation adds to the evidence base for extended scope of practice and informs future directions for the service and training of dietitians.
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- Rhonda Anderson
- Nutrition and Dietetics, Cairns & Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, PO Box 902, Cairns, QLD, 4870, Australia; Nutrition and Dietetics, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Birtinya, QLD, 4575, Australia.
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- Nutrition and Dietetics, Cairns & Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, PO Box 902, Cairns, QLD, 4870, Australia.
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- Nutrition and Dietetics, Cairns & Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, PO Box 902, Cairns, QLD, 4870, Australia.
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- Gastroenterology, Cairns & Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, PO Box 902, Cairns, QLD, 4870, Australia
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- Metro North Allied Health, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
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Simmance N, Cortinovis T, Green C, Lunardi K, McPhee M, Steer B, Wai J, Martin T, Porter J. Introducing novel advanced practice roles into the health workforce: Dietitians leading in gastrostomy management. Nutr Diet 2018; 76:14-20. [PMID: 30569566 DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2018] [Revised: 11/12/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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AIM The number of advanced practice roles in the Australian health-care system is growing alongside contemporary health-care reforms. The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of introducing novel advanced practice dietitian roles in gastrostomy tube (g-tube) management and develop a competency framework for progressing opportunities in dietetics practice and policy. METHODS A questionnaire was distributed to service lead dietitians at six participating health-care networks at the completion of a dedicated advanced practice funding grant, and at 12-month follow up. Service changes (e.g. number of dietitians credentialed, service and adverse events, change in patient waiting times and staff satisfaction), enablers and barriers for the implementation of the novel roles (including pre-, during, and post-implementation), and clinical costing estimates to measure the financial impact on the health system were investigated. Participant feedback was also used to synthesise the development of an advanced scope of practice pathway to competency. RESULTS Responses were received from all participating health-care networks. Five out of six sites successfully implemented an advanced practice role in g-tube management, with conservative health system savings estimated at $185 000. Ten dietitians were credentialed, with a further seven trainees in progress. Over 200 service events were recorded, including those diverted from other health professionals. Enabling factors for successful introduction included strong executive and stakeholder support, resources provided by grant funding, and established credentialing governance committees. Barriers included recruitment and governance processes. CONCLUSIONS Opportunities exist for further expansion of advanced and extended practice roles for dietitians to meet future health-care demands.
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- Natalie Simmance
- Nutrition Department, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Nutrition & Dietetics Department, Northern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Nutrition & Dietetics Department, Austin Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Nutrition Department, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Nutrition Department, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Nutrition and Speech Pathology Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Nutrition & Dietetics Department, Barwon Health, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Nutrition & Dietetics Department, Northern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Allied Health Clinical Research Office, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Nutrition, Dietetics & Food, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Yandell R, Chapman M, O'Connor S, Shanks A, Lange K, Deane A. Post-pyloric feeding tube placement in critically ill patients: Extending the scope of practice for Australian dietitians. Nutr Diet 2017; 75:30-34. [PMID: 29411494 DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2016] [Revised: 04/19/2017] [Accepted: 05/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM To determine whether the placement of a post-pyloric feeding tube (PPFT) can be taught safely and effectively to a critical care dietitian. METHODS This is a prospective observational study conducted in an adult intensive care unit (ICU). The intervention consisted of 19 attempts at post-pyloric intubation by the dietitian. The 10 'learning' attempts were performed by the dietitian under the direction of an experienced (having completed in excess of 50 successful tube placements) user. A subsequent nine 'consolidation' attempts were performed under the responsibility of the intensive care consultant on duty. The primary outcome measures were success (i.e. tip of the PPFT being visible in or distal to the duodenum on X-ray) and time (minutes) to PPFT placement. Patients were observed for adverse events per standard clinical practice. RESULTS A total of 19 post-pyloric tube placements were attempted in 18 patients (52 (23-70) years, ICU admission diagnoses: trauma n = 4; respiratory failure n = 3; and burns, pancreatitis and renal failure n = 2 each). No adverse events occurred. Most (75%) patients were sedated, and mechanically ventilated. Prokinetics were used to assist tube placement in 11% (2/19) of attempts, both of which were successful. Placement of PPFT was successful in 58% (11/19) of attempts. Whilst training, the success rate was 40% (4/10) compared with 78% (7/9) once training was consolidated (P = 0.17). In the successful attempts, the mean time to placement was 11.0 minutes (3.9-27.1 minutes). CONCLUSIONS A dietitian can be trained to safely and successfully place PPFT in critically ill patients.
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- Rosalie Yandell
- Department of Clinical Dietetics, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Discipline of Acute Care Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Critical Care Services, Royal Adelaide Hospital, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Discipline of Acute Care Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) in Translating Science to Good Health, Nutritional Physiology, Interventions and Outcomes, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Critical Care Services, Royal Adelaide Hospital, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Discipline of Acute Care Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Dietetics, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) in Translating Science to Good Health, Nutritional Physiology, Interventions and Outcomes, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Critical Care Services, Royal Adelaide Hospital, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Discipline of Acute Care Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) in Translating Science to Good Health, Nutritional Physiology, Interventions and Outcomes, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Some advanced practice nutrition support dietitians have added small bowel feeding tube placement to their scope of responsibility. This is due, in part, to the challenges of gaining early enteral access in patients with functioning GI tracts. Emerging literature supports the practice of skilled practitioners placing feeding tubes at bedside. A variety of methods can be used to place tubes at the bedside. The nutrition support dietitian must understand licensure and liability considerations to perform this invasive procedure. This article will review literature reports of dietitians placing feeding tubes and provide information on the methods used, training and competencies required, and legal issues involved.
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- Cheryl Marsland
- University of Medicine and Dentistry School of Health Related Professions, 65 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07107-3001, USA.
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Whelan K, Hill L, Preedy VR, Judd PA, Taylor MA. Formula delivery in patients receiving enteral tube feeding on general hospital wards: the impact of nasogastric extubation and diarrhea. Nutrition 2006; 22:1025-31. [PMID: 16979324 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2006.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2006] [Revised: 07/21/2006] [Accepted: 07/28/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In contrast to the intensive care unit, little is known of the percentage of formula delivered to patients receiving enteral tube feeding (ETF) on general wards or of the complications that affect its delivery. This study prospectively investigated the incidence of nasogastric extubation and diarrhea in patients starting ETF on general wards and examined their effect on formula delivery. METHODS In a prospective observational study, the volume of formula delivered to patients receiving ETF on general wards was compared with the volume prescribed. The incidence of nasogastric extubation and diarrhea was measured and its effect on formula delivery calculated. RESULTS Twenty-eight patients were monitored for a total of 319 patient days. The mean +/- SD volume of formula prescribed was 1460 +/- 213 mL/d, whereas the mean volume delivered was only 1280 +/- 418 mL/d (P < 0.001), representing a mean percentage delivery of 88 +/- 25% of prescribed formula. Nasogastric extubation occurred in 17 of 28 patients (60%), affecting 53 of the 319 patient days (17%). The percentage of formula delivered on days when the nasogastric tube remained in situ was 96 +/- 12% and on days when nasogastric extubation occurred it was only 45 +/- 31% (P < 0.001). Diarrhea affected 39 of 319 patient days (12%) but there was no difference in formula delivery on days when diarrhea did or did not occur (78% versus 89%, P = 0.295). There was a significant, albeit small, negative correlation between the daily stool score and formula delivery (correlation coefficient -0.216, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Formula delivery is marginally suboptimal in patients receiving ETF on general wards. Nasogastric extubation is common and results in an inherent cessation of ETF until the nasogastric tube is replaced and is therefore a major factor impeding formula delivery. Diarrhea is also common but does not result in significant reductions in formula delivery.
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- Kevin Whelan
- Nutritional Sciences Research Division, King's College London, London, UK.
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Use of Colored Dyes in Enteral Formulas. TOP CLIN NUTR 2006. [DOI: 10.1097/00008486-200607000-00009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The benefits of enteral nutrition when compared with parenteral nutrition are well established. However, provision of enteral nutrition may not occur for several reasons, including lack of optimal feeding access. Gastric feeding is easier to initiate, but many hospitalized patients are intolerant to gastric feeding, although they can tolerate small bowel feeding. Many institutions rely on costly methods for placing small bowel feeding tubes. Our goal was to evaluate the effectiveness of a hospital-developed protocol for bedside-blind placement of postpyloric feeding tubes. METHODS The Surgical Nutrition Service established a protocol for bedside placement of small bowel feeding tubes. The protocol uses a 10- or 12-French, 110-cm stylet containing the feeding tube; 10 mg of intravenous metoclopramide; gradual tube advancement followed by air injection and auscultation; and an abdominal radiograph for tube position confirmation. In a prospective manner, consults received by the surgical nutrition dietitian for feeding tube placements were followed consecutively for a 10-mo period. The registered dietitian recorded the number of radiograph examinations, the final tube position, and the time it took to achieve tube placement. RESULTS Because all consults were included, feeding tube placements occurred in surgical and medical patients in the intensive care unit and on the ward. Of the 135 tube placements performed, 129 (95%) were successfully placed postpylorically, with 84% (114 of 135) placed at or beyond D3. Average time for tube placement was 28 min (10 to 90 min). One radiograph was required for 92% of the placements; eight of 135 (6%) required two radiographs. No acute complications were associated with the tube placements. CONCLUSIONS Hospitalized patients can receive timely enteral feeding with a cost-effective feeding tube placement protocol. The protocol is easy to implement and can be taught to appropriate medical team members through proper training and certification.
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- Gail Cresci
- Department of Surgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia 30912, USA.
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