Document Type
Book
Abstract
The Problem
G/J tube dislodgement is a frequent complication in pediatric patients
Leads to:
- Emergency department visits
- Hospital admissions
- Delays in nutrition/medication
Impact on Patients & Families:
- IV placement (traumatic)
- Radiation exposure
- Overnight hospital stays
Impact on Nurses & System:
- Increased workload (admissions, coordination)
- Occupied inpatient beds for stable patients
- Inefficient care processes
Aims/Objectives
Aim: Reduce unplanned G/J tube dislodgements and related hospital utilization.
Objectives: Develop a breakaway connector prototype
Implementation and Evaluation
Setting: Pediatric inpatient & outpatient system
Participants: Nurses (bedside, GI, IR), caregiver, innovation team
Process:
Roundtable discussions → identified workflow gaps
Communication/workflow audit
Developed device concept + text-based support strategy
Collected end-user feedback
Evaluation
Tool: UMUX-Lite survey + qualitative feedback
Sample: 6 nurses, 1 caregiver
Focus: Usability, feasibility, perceived impact
Key Measures
Usability of innovation
Impact on:
- Admissions
- Workflow
- Patient experience
Author ORCID Identifier
Publication Date
2026
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Clark, Sarah, "Preventing G/J Tube Dislodgement: A Device and Communication Innovation" (2026). 2026. 2.
https://scholarlycollection.childrens.com/nursing-pubs2026/2
