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ERIC Number: EJ791481
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Apr
Pages: 12
Abstractor: Author
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ISSN: ISSN-0161-1461
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Transition from Tube to Oral Feeding in the School Setting
McKirdy, Laura S.; Sheppard, Justine J.; Osborne, Mary L.; Payne, Pamela
Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, v39 n2 p249-260 Apr 2008
Purpose: A school-based treatment program for tube-fed children with medically complex conditions and food refusal was implemented to facilitate the children's transition to oral feeding and advance their eating skills. Method: The program combined educational and therapeutic goals. It was implemented in a regional public school for children with hearing impairments. A team approach was used. Collaboration with the student's families, medical care providers, personal assistants, and classroom staff was maintained. Results: Detailed case reviews are provided for 2 of the children who completed the program at age 8;1 (years;months) and 7;8 after 29 and 26 months of treatment, respectively. At the end of the program, tube feeding was discontinued; the children were feeding themselves and taking medications orally. One child was using mature eating skills to eat an unrestricted diet; the other was eating a modified diet consisting of a full nutrient drink and limited smooth and lightly textured solids. Conclusion: Successful transition to oral feeding and advancement of developmental eating skills were accomplished in a school setting for long-term tube-fed children with medically complex conditions. The program included collaboration with family and medical personnel as well as integrated therapeutic and educational goals.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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