Management of Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Problems in Children With Neurological Impairment: A Survey of Practice.
Journal
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
ISSN: 1536-4801
Titre abrégé: J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8211545
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 04 2021
01 04 2021
Historique:
pubmed:
22
12
2020
medline:
10
7
2021
entrez:
21
12
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
The main aim of this study was to determine the impact on clinical practice of the first European Society of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) position paper on the diagnosis and management of nutritional and gastrointestinal problems in children with neurological impairment (NI). In this pilot-study, a web-based questionnaire was distributed between November, 2019 and June, 2020, amongst ESPGHAN members using the ESPGHAN newsletter. Fifteen questions covered the most relevant aspects on nutritional management and gastrointestinal issues of children with NI. A descriptive analysis of responses was performed. A total of 150 health professionals from 23 countries responded to the survey. A considerable variation in clinical practice concerning many aspects of nutritional and gastrointestinal management of children with NI was observed. The most frequently used method for diagnosing oropharyngeal dysfunction was the direct observation of meals with or without the use of standardised scores (n = 103). Anthropometric measurements were the most commonly used tools for assessing nutritional status (n = 111). The best treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was considered to be proton pump inhibitor therapy by most (n = 116) participants. Regarding tube feeding, nearly all respondents (n = 114) agreed that gastrostomy is the best enteral access to be used for long-term enteral feeding. Fundoplication was indicated at the time of gastrostomy placement especially in case of uncontrolled GERD. More studies are required to address open questions on adequate management of children with NI. Identifying knowledge gaps paves the way for developing updated recommendations and improving patient care.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33346573
doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003020
pii: 00005176-202104000-00027
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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Pagination
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Copyright © 2020 by European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition and North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors report no conflicts of interest.
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