Nursing care bundle to improve oral intake in critically ill children after extubation

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a nursing care bundle designed to enhance oral intake in critically ill children suffering from post-extubation dysphagia. Participants are randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard care or a study group receiving the nursing care bundle along with education on safe swallowing. The intervention begins the day after successful extubation and lasts for 14 days. The study aims to gather data on the impact of this approach on the children's ability to consume food and liquids safely.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* undergoing emergency oral endotracheal intubation for at least 48 hours
* able to communicate and having no sensory deficit and accepted to participate in the research

Exclusion Criteria:

* children who had a history of neuromuscular disease, preexisting swallowing problems and agitated children were excluded.

Where it's running

• Kafrelsheikh University
  Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr Ash Shaykh, Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt,, Egypt Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.