Improving the quality of hospital care for children
Implementation of World Health Organization Standards for Improving the Quality of Pediatric Hospital Care
This study is testing ways to improve hospital care for children aged 0-15 by using World Health Organization standards to make sure they receive safe and effective treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 880 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Burlo Garofolo Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Trieste) |
| Trial ID | NCT06007287 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess and enhance the quality of pediatric hospital care by implementing World Health Organization (WHO) standards. It focuses on evaluating the care provided to children aged 0-15 years in hospital settings, including both ordinary hospitalization and emergency units. The study will utilize validated data collection tools to measure the quality of care through a scoring system, with the goal of ensuring that all children receive safe, effective, and equitable healthcare. By documenting the current state of pediatric care, the study seeks to identify gaps and promote evidence-based practices.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study include parents or caretakers of children aged 0-15 years who are hospitalized in pediatric wards or emergency units.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those whose children are hospitalized in intensive care or have serious psychiatric disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could lead to significant improvements in the quality of hospital care for children, ultimately reducing preventable health issues and enhancing patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in improving pediatric care quality using similar standards, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Service Users: parents/ other caretakers of children hospitalised in the Pediatric ward (ordinary hospitalization) and the pediatric emergency unit (brief intensive observation) between 0-15 years in all participating hospital * Service Providers: all healthcare providers routinely assisting children in the participating units of the hospitals, namely: doctors, doctors in training, nurses Exclusion Criteria: Service Users * Parents/ caretakers with age \< 18 years * Parents/caretakers of a child \> 15 years of age (WHO standards cover up to 15 years) * Parents/ caretakers of deceased child or of a child admitted to intensive care at the time of administration of the questionnaire * Parents/caretakers with concomitant serious psychiatric disorders * Parents/caretakers of a child hospitalized at Child Neuropsychiatry or Surgery Department * Parents/caretakers of a child hospitalized as a Day Hospital * Parents/caretakers in surgery department/beds of neuro/psychiatric department/beds * Parents//caretakers with primarily surgery serious psychiatric disorders * Refusal to participate. Service Providers * Personnel not routinely involved in the overall clinical care * Prolonged absence from work (eg maternity leave) and/or unavailability during the study period * Personnel working only on surgical conditions or neuro/psychiatric, or other special
Where this trial is running
Trieste
- IRCCS Burlo Garofolo — Trieste, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Marzia Lazzerini, MD
- Email: marzia.lazzerini@burlo.trieste.it
- Phone: +390403785555
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.