Clinical audit results in earlier nutritional intervention in malnourished children with cystic fibrosis with improved outcome

Abstract

Aim The association between nutritional status, pulmonary function and survival in cystic fibrosis (CF) is well established. A previous case series from the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne (RCH), demonstrated suboptimal referral practices and highlighted the importance of early nutritional interventions in children with CF. Various qualitative changes were made to our CF service, and this study assesses the effects of these practice changes timing of gastrostomy and clinical outcome in patients who underwent gastrostomy insertion. Method Clinical audit of all CF patients who had undergone gastrostomy insertion from 2002 to 2010 at Royal Children's Hospital. Clinical data, including nutr..