Development and validation of a screening tool for feeding/swallowing difficulties and undernutrition in children with cerebral palsy.

ABSTRACT: AIM:To develop and validate a screening tool for feeding/swallowing difficulties and/or undernutrition in children with cerebral palsy (CP). METHOD:This cross-sectional, observational study included 89 children with CP (63 males, 26 females; median age 6y 0mo; interquartile range 4y 0mo-8y 11mo), across all Gross Motor Function Classification System levels. Children with feeding tubes were excluded. Children were classified as well-nourished or moderately to severely undernourished, using the paediatric Subjective Global Nutrition Assessment. Eating and drinking abilities were classified using the Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System (EDACS) from mealtime observation and videofluoroscopic swallow studies when indicated. Parents/caregivers answered 33 screening questions regard

SUBMITTER: Bell KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6850582 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature