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Chinese Journal of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing ›› 2026, Vol. 7 ›› Issue (4): 389-395.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.2096-7446.2026.04.001

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Construction of a predictive indicator system for feeding intolerance in critically ill patients

ZHAO Mingxi1(), LUO Hongbo1, XU Yuan2, LAN Yuanmei3, WAN Zhaoyang1, QIU Bofeng1, LI Zunzhu1, JING Jie1, CHANG Xiaowei1, WU Xinjuan3,*()   

  1. 1 Department of Critical Care MedicinePeking Union Medical College Hospital,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijing 100730, China
    2 Department of Health CarePeking Union Medical College Hospital,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijing 100730, China
    3 Department of NursingPeking Union Medical College Hospital,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijing 100730, China
  • Received:2025-11-10 Online:2026-04-10 Published:2026-04-02
  • Contact: WU Xinjuan E-mail:13261788938@163.com;wuxinjuan@sina.com
  • Supported by:
    Nursing Research Project of Peking Union Medical College Hospital(XHHLKY202305)

Abstract:

Objective To construct a scientific,systematic,and clinically applicable predictive indicator system for feeding intolerance in critically ill patients,providing a basis for early identification of high-risk patients and the development of predictive models. Methods Evidence on existing predictive factors was integrated through a systematic review,and indicators were screened via two rounds of Delphi expert consultation. A meta-analysis of 27 studies was conducted,and 17 experts in critical care medicine,nursing,and nutrition were invited to rate the importance of indicators using the Likert 5-point scale. Indicators were selected based on mean score,coefficient of variation,and full-score rate. Results A predictive indicator system comprising 6 first-level indicators and 29 second-level indicators was established,covering individual characteristics,disease severity,biochemical indicators,treatment factors,nutritional support strategies,and gastrointestinal function factors. The expert authority coefficients were 0.920 and 0.923,and the coordination coefficients were statistically significant(P<0.05). Key indicators,including APACHE Ⅱ score,SOFA score,mechanical ventilation,intra-abdominal pressure,and antral motility index,achieved high consensus. Conclusion This study systematically integrated evidence-based findings and expert consensus to develop a clinically applicable predictive indicator system for feeding intolerance in critically ill patients,providing a scientific foundation for precise nutritional management. Future research should focus on model development and clinical validation to translate the system into practical tools.

Key words: Critically Ill Patients, Feeding Intolerance, Predictive Factors, Indicator System, Delphi Method, Systematic Review