Pediatric gastrostomy feeding tube weaning strategies: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Pediatric feeding tubes (FTs) are used to support nutrition and hydration needs, but ought to be weaned when children are able to eat safely by mouth to maintain growth. We performed a scoping review of FT weaning interventions for children (<21 years) dependent on long-term FTs. Study design, patient characteristics, intervention strategies, setting, duration, interventionist(s), primary study measures, short-term and long-term outcomes are described. Two independent reviewers extracted all data and came to consensus using the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology; a third reviewer resolved discrepancies as needed. Forty-five articles met the inclusion criteria. Most interventions took place in outpatient or inpatient settings, although home, telemedicine, and school settings were also repr

SUBMITTER: Goldstein A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12314580 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature