TY - JOUR
T1 - Feeding method and health outcomes of children with cerebral palsy
AU - Rogers, Brian
PY - 2004/8
Y1 - 2004/8
N2 - Disorders of feeding and swallowing are common in children with cerebral palsy. Feeding and swallowing disorders have significant implications for development, growth and nutrition, respiratory health, gastrointestinal function, parent-child interaction, and overall family life. Assessments need to be comprehensive in scope and centered around the medical home. Oral feeding interventions for children with cerebral palsy may be effective in promoting oral motor function, but have not been shown to be effective in promoting feeding efficiency or weight gain. Feeding gastrostomy tubes are a reasonable alternative for children with severe feeding and swallowing problems who have had poor weight gain.
AB - Disorders of feeding and swallowing are common in children with cerebral palsy. Feeding and swallowing disorders have significant implications for development, growth and nutrition, respiratory health, gastrointestinal function, parent-child interaction, and overall family life. Assessments need to be comprehensive in scope and centered around the medical home. Oral feeding interventions for children with cerebral palsy may be effective in promoting oral motor function, but have not been shown to be effective in promoting feeding efficiency or weight gain. Feeding gastrostomy tubes are a reasonable alternative for children with severe feeding and swallowing problems who have had poor weight gain.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jpeds.2004.05.019
DO - 10.1016/j.jpeds.2004.05.019
M3 - Article
C2 - 15292884
AN - SCOPUS:4043124074
SN - 0022-3476
VL - 145
SP - S28-S32
JO - Journal of Pediatrics
JF - Journal of Pediatrics
IS - 2 SUPPL.
ER -