Creating and adapting an infection management care pathway in pediatric oncology

Abstract PurposeWhile care pathways based upon clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are important, little is known about optimal approaches to development and adaptation in pediatric oncology. Objectives were to develop care pathway templates for pediatric cancer supportive care that are based upon CPGs and to adapt an infection management care pathway for use at a single institution.MethodsStudy phases were as follows: (1) creation of care …