Feeding and swallowing outcomes of children receiving long-term ventilation: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The last three decades have seen a growth in the number of children requiring long-term ventilation. Children with long-term ventilation present with underlying respiratory and neurological conditions that place them at risk of feeding and swallowing difficulties. To date, a scoping review or systematic review investigating the feeding and swallowing outcomes of children with long-term ventilation needs has not been conducted.

Aims

This paper describes a protocol for a scoping review of the feeding and swallowing outcomes of children receiving long-term ventilation.

Methods

This scoping review protocol will utilize the Joanna Briggs Institute scoping review methodology guideline. Our review will focus on the feeding and swallowing outcomes of children aged

SUBMITTER: Lee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10883525 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature