Management of pediatric patients admitted for colonic disimpaction: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Chronic constipation is a common condition in pediatric patients worldwide and is associated with decreased quality of life. Inpatient management of constipation is required when outpatient therapy fails and a child becomes obstipated, and unable to pass stool or gas. There is a growing body of evidence regarding different management strategies for pediatric obstipation. This scoping review aims to map the existing literature regarding inpatient management of pediatric obstipation and identify gaps in knowledge.

Methods

We will follow the methodology described by the Joanna Briggs Institute and outlined in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines. The search strategy will include Embase, PubMed

SUBMITTER: Berg A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11322030 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature