[HTML][HTML] Blenderized tube feeding for children: an integrative review

ÉPCR Schmitz, EC Silva, OL Lins Filho… - Revista Paulista de …, 2021 - SciELO Brasil
Objective: To analyze scientific evidence on the use of blenderized tube feeding in children
regarding nutritional composition, family satisfaction, and health outcomes. Data source …

Outcomes and safety of blenderized tube feedings in pediatric patients: a single center's experience

D Kernizan, D Mintz, M Colin, M Lee… - Journal of pediatric …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction: Recently, significant interest from families and healthcare providers has arisen
to use blenderized tube feedings (BTF). Although many institutions are providing this …

[HTML][HTML] Basics of blenderized tube feeds: a primer for pediatric primary care clinicians

JA Oparaji, T Sferra, S Sankararaman - Gastroenterology research, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Blenderized tube feeding (BTF) is defined as the use of blended foods and liquids given
directly via the feeding tube. This form of tube feeding lost popularity with the introduction of …

Health outcomes and quality of life indices of children receiving blenderized feeds via enteral tube

B Hron, E Fishman, M Lurie, T Clarke, Z Chin… - The Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Objective To determine whether clinical and patient-reported outcomes differ in children
receiving blenderized diets compared with conventional formula. Study design We …

Clinical outcomes associated with commercial and homemade blenderized tube feedings: a literature review

T Brown, R Zelig, DR Radler - Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
There is emerging evidence in the pediatric population that blenderized tube feeding (BTF)
may improve gastrointestinal intolerance; however, not much is known about the impact of …

Parental perspectives on blenderized tube feeds for children requiring supplemental nutrition

A Trollip, R Lindeback… - Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background Families choose pureed blenderized tube feeds (BTFs) over commercial
formulas for several reasons, including the ability to provide foods with natural composition …

[HTML][HTML] The Impact of Blenderized Tube Feeding on Gastrointestinal Symptoms, a Scoping Review

E Sforza, D Limongelli, V Giorgio, G Margiotta, F Proli… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Severe gastrointestinal symptoms are one of the main reasons for switching from
conventional artificial tube feeding to blenderized tube feeding (BTF). This study aimed to …

Use of blenderized tube feeding in adult and pediatric home enteral nutrition patients

L Epp, L Lammert, N Vallumsetla… - Nutrition in Clinical …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background: Long‐term use of enteral nutrition (EN) continues to increase due to significant
noted benefits. Patients also continue to express significant desire to pursue holistic and …

Blended diet for enteral tube feeding in young people: A systematic review of the benefits and complications

S McCormack, K Patel, C Smith - Journal of Human Nutrition …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

Clinical outcomes associated with blenderized tube feedings in adults: A systematic review

ER Schultz, Y Kim - Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Nearly half a million individuals in the United States are dependent on enteral nutrition to
meet their nutrition needs. Public interest in blenderized tube feeding (BTF) has increased …