Commercially produced complete nutritional formulas (CFs) are commonly delivered to
children requiring enteral nutrition via gastrostomy. However, a cultural shift toward …

The popularity of homemade blenderized tube feeding (HBTF) continues to increase among
enteral nutrition (EN) consumers and healthcare providers alike, citing improved feeding …

Background The number of patients requiring home enteral nutrition (HEN) continues to
increase. Many of these patients are interested in using blended food instead of, or in …

Objectives: This joint position paper of the Committees of Allied Health Professionals
(CAHP) and Nutrition (CON) of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology …

Blenderised tube feeds (BTF) have become a popular alternative to commercial formula
(CF) for enterally fed children. This study sought to compare gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms …

Background Many healthcare facilities and providers prohibit blenderized tube feeding
(BTF) for patients who request it due to concerns of high microbial load. The current project …

Background Interest and use of blended diets (BD) for young people who are tube fed has
significantly increased in the last decade, driven primarily by the desires of motivated …

The home enteral nutrition (HEN) population is a medically diverse group whose number
has increased substantially in recent decades. Although medically stable compared with …

Objectives Parents of children with medical complexity are often expected to implement
complicated plans of care, such as enteral tube feeding, to support the health of their child …

Objective: To analyze scientific evidence on the use of blenderized tube feeding in children
regarding nutritional composition, family satisfaction, and health outcomes. Data source …