Bundle for gastric catheterization in newborns: from construction to validation

Abstract

Objective: To describe the process of constructing and validating a bundle for gastric catheterization in newborns. Methods: Methodological study, developed between April and October 2023, in three stages: literature review, construction and content validation by 23 experts. The bundle for validation, composed of six items presented in Likert format, was evaluated online by the experts. The Content Validity Index with values above 0.80 were considered for analysis. Results: The final version of the bundle consisted of four items. The proposed care is related to measuring the length for insertion of the gastric catheter and methods for verifying its adequate positioning in newborns. The overall assessment of the bundle presented an overall score of 10.0. Conclusion: The validation and implementation of the bundle may contribute to the quality of care, aiming at evidence-based practice and reduction of adverse events, classifying its importance and applicability for the procedure.