The Effect of a Structured Gastroenteritis Discharge Management Plan on Compliance, Prognosis, and Parents' Satisfaction.

Background: Acute gastroenteritis is one of the most common causes of dehydration in children. Parents' education is an essential part of its management. In this study, we assessed the efficacy of discharge instructions in the pediatric emergency department for parents of children with acute gastroenteritis, together with disease prognosis and parents' satisfaction.