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Romano C, Lionetti P, Spagnuolo MI, Amarri S, Diamanti A, Verduci E, Lezo A, Simona G. Trends and challenges in home enteral feeding methods for children with gastrointestinal disorders: an expert review on bolus feeding delivery methods. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2024; 18:193-202. [PMID: 38030649 DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2023.2289530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION New evidence supports the benefits of bolus feeding for children receiving home enteral feeding (HEN). Current home methods of bolus feeding have certain limitations, particularly in mobile or restless patients. Therefore, innovative delivery methods have been introduced to provide more flexible methods of reducing feeding time and formula handling. AREAS COVERED This manuscript presents an expert review of the updates in HEN for children and the results of an online user experience questionnaire about an innovative new cap-based bolus feeding system. A literature bibliographic search was conducted on Medline via PubMed up to September 2023 to collect relevant studies. We presented recent evidence demonstrating a dramatic increase in HEN use among children requiring EN and its benefits on patients' nutritional status and quality of life. In addition, the article examined the clinical and social benefits of bolus feeding and current challenges in delivery methods. We described the benefits of the new system and its user experience. EXPERT OPINION The uses and indications for bolus feeding in HEN are increasing among children. However, there are still some unmet needs regarding traditional delivery methods. Innovative techniques can improve flexibility, reduce feeding time, and improve user experience and quality of life.
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Affiliation(s)
- Claudio Romano
- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Cystic Fibrosis Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital, Department NEUROFARBA - University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Palliative Care, Fondazione Hospice MT. C. Seràgnoli, BO, Bentivoglio, Italy
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- Artificial Nutrition Unit Bambino Gesù, Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Buzzi Children's Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Clinical Nutrition, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics,Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy
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Skertich NJ, Lee TK, Grunvald MW, Sivakumar A, Tiglao RM, Madonna MB, Pillai S, Shah AN. The effect of standardized discharge instructions after gastrostomy tube placement on postoperative hospital utilization. J Pediatr Surg 2022; 57:418-423. [PMID: 33867152 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.03.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Gastrostomy tube (GT) placement is a common pediatric procedure with high postoperative resource utilization. We aimed to determine if standardized discharge instructions (SDI) reduced healthcare utilization rates. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study comparing postoperative hospital utilization of patients who underwent initial GT placement pre- and post-SDI protocol implementation from 2014-2019. Statistical analyses included Chi-square tests, multivariable adjusted logistic regression, adjusted Cox proportion hazard regression, and adjusted Poisson regression models when appropriate. RESULTS 197 patients were included, 102 (51.8%) before and 95 (48.2%) after protocol implementation. On primary analysis, SDI patients did not have significantly different total postoperative hospital utilization events at 30-days (48.0% vs. 38.9%, p = 0.25). On secondary analysis, SDI patients had lower rates of ED (8.4% vs. 19.6%, p = 0.026) and office visits (11.6% vs. 25.5%, p = 0.017) at 30-days. Non-SDIs patients had greater odds of ED visits (OR2.7, 95%CI 1.3-5.9, p = 0.01), office visits (OR3.7, 95%CI 1.7-8.1, p = 0.001) and phone calls (OR2.6, 95%CI 1.2-5.7, p = 0.016) at 1-year. The adjusted hazard ratio was 2.0 (95%CI 1.4-3.0, p < 0.001). Incident rate ratio were 1.8 (95%CI 1.2-2.5, p = 0.002) at 30-days and 1.9 (95%CI 1.5-2.4, p < 0.001) at 1-year post-discharge. CONCLUSIONS SDIs post-GT placement may reduce multiple aspects of postoperative hospital utilization.
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- Nicholas J Skertich
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA.
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Singh H, Morrison M, McIltrot K. Education Following Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube Placement: An Integrative Review. J Pediatr Nurs 2021; 61:387-393. [PMID: 34601247 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is a gap in knowledge regarding the necessary components for pediatric gastrostomy tube education. This integrative review addresses the question "What are the educational components following pediatric gastrostomy placement?" METHODS A literature search was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library electronic databases, along with a hand search. Articles for review included those in the pediatric population, English language, and publication dates between 2010 and 2020. RESULTS Ultimately, 7 articles met the inclusion criteria for review. Articles were all pediatric focused (0-18 years), and were a mix of quantitative and qualitative designs, along with one non-research paper. Three major themes were identified from the literature including that gastrostomy tube education should be a multidisciplinary effort, that education should take a standardized approach, and that it should include psychosocial elements that enhance caregiver knowledge and empowerment. DISCUSSION This review demonstrates that while there is no consensus on a superior mode or means of education, pediatric gastrostomy discharge education must be standardized and high quality to promote the best patient and caregiver outcomes. Further research should aim to address which forms of education, if any, lead to the best outcomes, and how education can best be delivered to promote caregiver knowledge and ease.
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Mohamed Elfadil O, Ewy M, Patel J, Patel I, Mundi MS. Growing use of home enteral nutrition: a great tool in nutrition practice toolbox. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care 2021; 24:446-452. [PMID: 34148970 DOI: 10.1097/mco.0000000000000777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Home enteral nutrition (HEN) is a well-established practical nutrition therapy tool that is typically managed by an interdisciplinary team. Prevalence of HEN is increasing across the globe given significant evidence for utility, feasibility, efficacy, safety, and reliability of HEN in helping patients meeting their nutrition needs. The current review highlights the growing use of HEN in the context of what is novel in the field including trends in HEN practice with regards to tubes and connectors, feeding formula and real food blends, and common complications. The review also highlights that the use of HEN is expected to expand further over coming years emphasizing the need for national consensus recommendations and guidelines for HEN management. RECENT FINDINGS The growing use of HEN has always been parallel to adoption of holistic definitions and concept of malnutrition in clinical nutrition practice and more understanding of the need for malnutrition risk stratification, meeting unmet needs in practice and addressing challenges that lead to suboptimal enteral nutrition. SUMMARY Research and advancements in technology as well as in tube feeding formula industry have led to the development of more solutions and have helped identify and implement best HEN practices.
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism and Nutrition
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism and Nutrition
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Wong K, Leonard H, Pearson G, Glasson EJ, Forbes D, Ravikumara M, Jacoby P, Bourke J, Srasuebkul P, Trollor J, Wilson A, Nagarajan L, Downs J. Epidemiology of gastrostomy insertion for children and adolescents with intellectual disability. Eur J Pediatr 2019; 178:351-361. [PMID: 30554367 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-018-3304-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Revised: 12/01/2018] [Accepted: 12/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The largest group of recipients of pediatric gastrostomy have neurological impairment with intellectual disability (ID). This study investigated trends in first gastrostomy insertion according to markers of disadvantage and ID etiology. Linked administrative and health data collected over a 32-year study period (1983-2014) for children with ID born between 1983 and 2009 in Western Australia were examined. The annual incidence rate change over calendar year was calculated for all children and according to socioeconomic status, geographical remoteness, and Aboriginality. The most likely causes of ID were identified using available diagnosis codes in the linked data set. Of 11,729 children with ID, 325 (2.8%) received a first gastrostomy within the study period. The incidence rate was highest in the 0-2 age group and there was an increasing incidence trend with calendar time for each age group under 6 years of age. This rate change was greatest in children from the lowest socioeconomic status quintile, who lived in regional/remote areas or who were Aboriginal. The two largest identified groups of ID were genetically caused syndromes (15.1%) and neonatal encephalopathy (14.8%).Conclusion: Gastrostomy is increasingly used in multiple neurological conditions associated with ID, with no apparent accessibility barriers in terms of socioeconomic status, remoteness, or Aboriginality. What is Known: • The use of gastrostomy insertion in pediatrics is increasing and the most common recipients during childhood have neurological impairment, most of whom also have intellectual disability (ID). What is New: • Nearly 3% of children with ID had gastrostomy insertion performed, with the highest incidence in children under 3 years of age. • Gastrostomy use across different social groups was equitable in the Australian setting.
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- Kingsley Wong
- Telethon Kids Institute, Centre for Child Health Research, The University of Western Australia, PO Box 855, West Perth, Western Australia, 6872, Australia
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- Telethon Kids Institute, Centre for Child Health Research, The University of Western Australia, PO Box 855, West Perth, Western Australia, 6872, Australia
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- Telethon Kids Institute, Centre for Child Health Research, The University of Western Australia, PO Box 855, West Perth, Western Australia, 6872, Australia
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- Telethon Kids Institute, Centre for Child Health Research, The University of Western Australia, PO Box 855, West Perth, Western Australia, 6872, Australia
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- Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- Department of Health, Government of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- Telethon Kids Institute, Centre for Child Health Research, The University of Western Australia, PO Box 855, West Perth, Western Australia, 6872, Australia
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- Telethon Kids Institute, Centre for Child Health Research, The University of Western Australia, PO Box 855, West Perth, Western Australia, 6872, Australia
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- Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry, School of Psychiatry, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry, School of Psychiatry, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Telethon Kids Institute, Centre for Child Health Research, The University of Western Australia, PO Box 855, West Perth, Western Australia, 6872, Australia
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Australia
- School of Paediatrics, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- Children's Neuroscience Service, Department of Neurology, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- Telethon Kids Institute, Centre for Child Health Research, The University of Western Australia, PO Box 855, West Perth, Western Australia, 6872, Australia.
- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Australia.
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Corrigan ML, Huang S, Weaver A, Keeler D, Rahe K, Balint J, Marti M, Goodman B, Nagy T, DeLano V, Bond B. Resources for the Provision of Nutrition Support to Children in Educational Environments. Nutr Clin Pract 2017; 32:834-843. [PMID: 28700266 DOI: 10.1177/0884533617718471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The use of nutrition support outside of institutional settings has contributed to maintaining the health, well-being, and nutrition status of many medically complex children. As these children grow and enter educational settings, there is a need for awareness of the care that these children require for nutrition support therapy. This document is designed to raise awareness to these needs, provide best practice educational resources for those involved in the supervision or provision of nutrition support to children in an educational environment, and promote safe and effective care. Care of children requiring nutrition support is an ongoing and shared partnership among the educational team, medical team, homecare team, and parents/caregivers. Care is individualized to the specific child and may include provision of nutrition support therapy while in the school setting, maintenance of a nutrition access device, and monitoring to safely prevent or act on signs of potential complications. Suggested roles and responsibilities of those involved with nutrition support care are discussed; however, all interventions and routine care must be in accordance with physician's orders, school nurse privileges and competencies, and state and local regulations.
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- Mandy L Corrigan
- 1 Home Nutrition Support and Center for Gut Rehabilitation and Transplantation, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- 2 Oley Foundation Board of Trustees, Newtonville, Massachusetts, USA
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- 4 Intestinal Rehabilitation Program, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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- 5 Enteral Access Team, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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- 6 Center for Intestinal Rehabilitation, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- 7 Parent Advocate of Home Parenteral Nutrition Schoolchildren, Vancouver, Canada
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- 9 Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation, Merrick, New York, USA
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- 10 Oley Foundation Board of Trustees, Levittown, Pennsylvania, USA
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Northington L, Lyman B, Guenter P, Irving SY, Duesing L. Current Practices in Home Management of Nasogastric Tube Placement in Pediatric Patients: A Survey of Parents and Homecare Providers. J Pediatr Nurs 2017; 33:46-53. [PMID: 28188079 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2017.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2016] [Revised: 12/29/2016] [Accepted: 01/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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UNLABELLED Enteral feeding tubes are used in pediatric patients to deliver nutrition, fluids or medications. The literature related to short-term feeding tube (nasogastric [NG], hereafter known as NGT, or orogastric [OGT],) use in pediatric homecare patients is sparse. This descriptive study sought to gather baseline information about these children and how their feeding tubes are managed at home. Specifically, we sought to better understand how the tubes are placed and the method(s) used for tube placement verification. Two surveys were distributed: one to parents and one to homecare providers who have direct patient contact. RESULTS Responses were obtained from 144 parents and 66 homecare providers. Over half of the children were 12months of age or younger and had a 6 Fr feeding tube. Over 75% (108) had an NGT for 1year or less. Predominantly parents replaced the NGT but a few children self-inserted their tubes. Feeding tube placement was verified by auscultation (44%) or measurement of gastric pH (25%) in the parent's survey. Twenty-six percent of parents indicated they had misplaced an NGT at least once and 35 parents described symptoms of pulmonary misplacement. The homecare provider data indicated auscultation (39%) and pH measurement of gastric contents (28%) to verify NG tube placement location. Study results confirms a need for consistency of practice among health care professionals and in parent education for those children who require NGTs at home. It is troubling that auscultation is still widely used for NGT location confirmation despite practice alerts that warn against its use.
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- LaDonna Northington
- University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216, USA.
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- Children's Mercy Hospital, 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
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- American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.), 8630 Fenton St. Suite 412, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA.
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- University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, Claire M. Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd., RM 427, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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- Pediatric Neurosurgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
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Krom H, de Winter JP, Kindermann A. Development, prevention, and treatment of feeding tube dependency. Eur J Pediatr 2017; 176:683-688. [PMID: 28409284 PMCID: PMC5432583 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-017-2908-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2017] [Accepted: 04/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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UNLABELLED Enteral nutrition is effective in ensuring nutritional requirements and growth. However, when tube feeding lasts for a longer period, it can lead to tube dependency in the absence of medical reasons for continuation of tube feeding. Tube-dependent children are unable or refuse to start oral activities and they lack oral skills. Tube dependency has health-, psychosocial-, and economy-related consequences. Therefore, the transition to oral feeding is of great importance. However, this transition can be very difficult and needs a multidisciplinary approach. Most studies for treatment of tube dependency are based on behavioral interventions, such as family therapy, individual behavior therapy, neuro-linguistic programming, and parental anxiety reduction. Furthermore, oral motor therapy and nutritional adjustments can be helpful in tube weaning. The use of medication has been described in the literature. Although mostly chosen as the last resort, hunger-inducing methods, such as the Graz-model and the Dutch clinical hunger provocation program, are also successful in weaning children off tube feeding. CONCLUSION The transition from tube to oral feeding is important in tube-dependent children but can be difficult. We present an overview for the prevention and treatment of tube dependency. What is known: • Longer periods of tube feeding can lead to tube dependency. • Tube weaning can be very difficult. What is new: • Weaning as soon as possible and therefore referral to a multidisciplinary team are recommended. • An overview of treatment options for tube dependency is presented in this article.
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- Hilde Krom
- Emma Children's Hospital, Box 22666, 1100 DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- 0000 0004 0568 6419grid.416219.9Spaarne Hospital, Box 770, 2130 AT Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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- 0000 0004 0529 2508grid.414503.7Emma Children’s Hospital, Box 22666, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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