Enteral feeding pumps: efficacy, safety, and patient acceptability. [PDF]
, 2014 Enteral feeding is a long established practice across pediatric and adult populations, to enhance nutritional intake and prevent malnutrition. Despite recognition of the importance of nutrition within the modern health agenda, evaluation of the efficacy ...
King, L, White, H
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What do parents of children with dysphagia think about their MDT? A qualitative study [PDF]
, 2014 Objectives: To seek the experiences and perspectives of parents caring for children with dysphagia, with emphasis on their experiences of working within their child’s multidisciplinary team (MDT) Setting: This research was completed in community settings,
Hanson, B, Smith, CH
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Dietitians’ perceptions and experience of blenderised feeds for paediatric tube-feeding [PDF]
, 2016 Objective: There is an emerging interest in the use of blenderised food for tube-feeding (BFTF). This survey explored paediatric dietitians' perceptions and experiences of BFTF use.
Armstrong, Janis +4 more
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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement: Caregiver decision making in Taiwan
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2013 To explore Taiwanese caregivers' decision making experiences of accepting a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube for their family member. Methods: A phenomenological approach was used for the interview and analysis.
Lily Yeh +5 more
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Whey- vs Casein-Based Enteral Formula and Gastrointestinal Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy. [PDF]
, 2012 Objectives: Children with severe cerebral palsy (CP) commonly have gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction. Whey-based enteral formulas have been postulated to reduce gastroesophageal reflux (GOR) and accelerate gastric emptying (GE).
Andrea Schwarzer +10 more
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Gastrostomy for infants with severe epidermolysis bullosa simplex in neonatal intensive care
Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 2021 Introduction Severe epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS sev) is a rare genodermatosis characterized by congenital generalized blistering and mucosal involvement. Increased needs and decreased intake quickly lead to nutritional imbalance. Enteral nutrition
M. Marro +5 more
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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy – a simple solution to a complex problem
Studia Medyczne, 2016 Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) was performed for the first time in the world on 12 June 1979. At present, the method of using gastrostomy has almost entirely superseded classical methods, which is related with its simplicity, lower costs, lack
Przemysław Wolak +2 more
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Competent to care. Are all doctors competent in nutrition? [PDF]
, 2009 Optimising nutrition is known to improve outcome in a variety of specialities from elderly care to orthopaedics. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidelines of 2006 have provided standards to positively influence the profile of ...
Leslie, FC, Thomas, S
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Dysphagia in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: impact on patient behavior, diet adaptation, and riluzole management [PDF]
, 2017 This retrospective study aimed to investigate the clinical features associated with deteriorated swallow in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients with spinal and bulbar onset, describe the modification of diet and liquid intake, and assess the ...
CAMBIERI, CHIARA +7 more
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