Implementation of a Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Tool for the Management of Functional Constipation in Pediatric Primary Care.

Constipation is common in general pediatrics and often results in potentially unnecessary referrals to pediatric gastroenterology. We hypothesized that a clinical decision-making tool would support primary care providers to manage pediatric constipation, improve workflow, and prevent unnecessary subspecialty care. In this pilot quality improvement initiative, a multidisciplinary team completed a root cause analysis related to challenges with the care of pediatric constipation.