ArticleCardiology in the young2025
Interstage feeding and caregiver impact on single ventricle patients.
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backgroundThe interstage period is a critical phase for single ventricle infants due to their fragile cardiovascular state. Infants often experience medical and feeding challenges during this period, resulting in caregiver stress. We completed a quality improvement project at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to understand these challenges to inform targeted interventions.
methodsThis single-center project included a medical chart review and a cross-sectional caregiver survey. Data were collected on patient and caregiver demographics and clinical variables. Feeding outcomes were assessed using the Pediatric Functional Oral Intake Scale. Caregiver impact was measured using the Feeding/Swallowing Impact Survey.
resultsThe project included 15 single ventricle patients with a mean (standard deviation) age of 151.73(25.92) days at the time of the second-stage palliation. Forty percent of patients experienced at least one readmission, primarily due to feeding intolerance (20%) and desaturations (26.7%). Milk protein allergy (26.9%) was the most common medical complication, followed by interstage unplanned reinterventions. Pediatric Functional Oral Intake Scale scores demonstrated that 33% consumed minimal volumes or no oral intake at the time of the bidirectional Glenn, and 93.3% of patients did not receive outpatient feeding services during the interstage. Caregiver stress scores resulted in mean scores (standard deviation) of 2.23(1.54), with the highest impact on daily activities. All caregivers affirmed the need for a dedicated multidisciplinary clinic.
conclusionThe interstage period for single ventricle patients poses significant medical and feeding challenges, resulting in caregiver stress. Comprehensive, multidisciplinary feeding support during the interstage period may improve patient outcomes and alleviate caregiver burden.
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