Ultrasound for assessing paediatric body composition and nutritional status: Scoping review and future directions.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This scoping review aims to assess the utility of ultrasound as a prospective tool in measuring body composition and nutritional status in the paediatric population. We provide a comprehensive summary of the existing literature, identify gaps, and propose future research directions.

Methods

We conducted a systematic scoping review following the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines. This involved screening titles and abstracts of relevant studies, followed by a detailed full-text review and extraction of pertinent data.

Results

We identified and synthesised 34 articles. The review revealed that while ultrasound has been used to assess body composition and bone properties in children, significant gaps remain in the literature. These include limited studie

SUBMITTER: Ranger BJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11627447 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature