The purpose of this overview is to make the case for the establishment and publication of
standards for home enteral nutrition (HEN) therapy in adult patients who require a long-term …

This guideline will inform physicians, nurses, dieticians, pharmacists, caregivers and other
home enteral nutrition (HEN) providers about the indications and contraindications for HEN …

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

Background: Malnutrition is highly prevalent and associated with increased morbidity and
mortality. Studies continue to reveal significant clinical benefits with nutrition support …

Background Chronically ill children often require feeding via gastrostomy tubes (G‐tubes).
Commercial formula is most commonly used for enteral feeding; however, caregivers have …

Objective To determine whether clinical and patient-reported outcomes differ in children
receiving blenderized diets compared with conventional formula. Study design We …

Background To determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in children
receiving a blended diet via a gastrostomy tube. Methods This is a single‐center …

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 …

A blenderized tube feeding (BTF) is a mixture of food and liquid that is pureed and
administered through a feeding tube. This method of providing nourishment has been used …

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 …