The pediatric population with dysphagia is diverse, ranging from premature infants to fully
grown adolescents. A variety of medical conditions cause swallowing disorders in pediatric …

Optimal management strategies are critical for infants and children with feeding and
swallowing problems. Management decisions are made best through a team approach in …

Early diagnosis and treatment of feeding and swallowing problems may improve a child's
health status and quality of life and reduce health care costs. Pediatric nurse practitioners …

Pediatric dysphagia is a clinical problem that crosses disciplines. Children may be seen by
numerous medical specialties including pediatric otolaryngology, gastroenterology …

The process of enteral feeding involves intake of solid or liquid substance to support
appropriate nutritional status, which is vital to maintain human health. More importantly in …

Infancy and childhood represent a time of unparalleled physical growth and cognitive
development. In order for infants and children to reach their linear and neurological growth …

Over the last 10 years, the assessment and intervention for feeding and swallowing
problems in infants and children have attracted increased attention on a national and …

Dysphagia has been recognized as a variable that increases hospital length of stay and
influences patient outcome. Additionally, in young children, it can seriously affect physical …

Difficulty swallowing or dysphagia can be present in children and adults alike. Pediatric
dysphagias have long been recognized in the literature. Certain groups of infants with …

Nutrition focuses on the intake and use of food material, whereas swallowing serves as the
primary method of delivery for this nourishment. Swallowing dysfunction may compromise …