Retrospective case note review of enteral tube related issues (v1)
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Hospital admissions for enteral tube related issues: retrospective case note review to determine frequency, reasons and risk factors.
IRAS ID
157649
Contact name
Sue Green
Contact email
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 31 days
Research summary
People who are unable to eat and drink enough to meet their nutritional needs may have a tube inserted into their stomach or small intestine so liquid feed and water can be given. The number of people living at home receiving nutrition through a tube into their stomach or small intestine (enteral tube feeding) is increasing. Problems can occur with the tube, which result in the need for a person to be admitted to hospital. It is not clear how frequently this occurs or whether some admissions can be avoided. This study aims to review records of hospital admissions for enteral tube related problems to identify how often admission for tube related problems occurs and the reasons for admission. The study will also identify whether there are any patient characteristics which make hospital admission more likely. Data will be extracted from the inpatient Patient Administration System and Trust dietetic records for all patients who had a tube inserted in 2012 in two acute Trusts. Information on subsequent admissions related to their enteral tube until 1/4/15 will be extracted. Anonymised data will be entered into an electronic database and analysed. The results will be published with the aim of informing services for people with tubes as to how best to support people with enteral tubes living in the community.
REC name
South Central - Hampshire A Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/SC/0379
Date of REC Opinion
5 Nov 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion