Insulin Bolus Calculator in a Pediatric Hospital. Safety and User Perceptions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Insulin dosing in hospitalized pediatric patients is challenging and requires dosing to be matched with the specific clinical and nutritional circumstances. We implemented a customized subcutaneous insulin bolus dose calculator tool integrated with the electronic health record to improve patient care. Here we describe this tool, its utilization and safety, and assess user satisfaction and perceptions of the tool.

Methods

Blood glucose results for all patients who received insulin with and without the calculator tool were compared to assess safety. To assess user perceptions and satisfaction, a survey was sent to all identified users who interacted with the tool during the period from May 2015 to the end of November 2015. Survey responses were summarized, mean user

SUBMITTER: Ateya MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6241752 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature