Functional Constipation: A Case Report.

Constipation is one of the most common chronic disorders in childhood. Functional constipation (FC) is the most common form of constipation and can be defined as difficult or infrequent passage of stool. Current practice guidelines for FC are well defined; however, primary provider perception and treatment often differ from clinical practice guidelines.

Use of text messaging to improve patient experience and communication with pediatric tonsillectomy patients.

Objectives: The aims of this quality improvement project were to develop a text messaging service to deliver messages to pediatric tonsillectomy patients to improve communication and overall experience.

Method: Text messages were developed to deliver important information and reminders both preoperatively and postoperatively to pediatric tonsillectomy patients. After success with a small pilot program of five patients, a sample of 85 patients who underwent tonsillectomy participated in the program.

Diagnosis and management of pediatric sinusitis: A survey of primary care, otolaryngology and urgent care providers.

Objectives: The aims of this project were two-fold: 1) To assess pediatric primary care (PCP), pediatric otolaryngology (ENT) and pediatric urgent care (UC) providers' perception of their adherence to the 2013 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) established guidelines for the diagnosis and management of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS) in children 1-18 years old and 2) to assess the same providers' practice patterns in the diagnosis and management of pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis (PCRS).

Method: A 21-item questionnaire (CVI .9) was designed by th investigators using Survey Monkey.

A Pilot Program: Using Text Messaging to Improve Timely Communication to Tonsillectomy Patients.

Approximately 1,500 tonsillectomies are performed annually at a large pediatric academic medical center each year. Families need to be educated on how to care for their child after this surgery. Most tonsillectomy patients are discharged home either the same day as surgery or after one night of observation, resulting in post-operative tonsillectomy recovery and care falling upon the patient's family.