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Nasogastric feeding in children and adolescents with eating disorders: toward good practice
M Neiderman1, A Farley, J Richardson
1Eating Disorders Service, Huntercombe Manor Hospital, Berkshire, United Kingdom.
Objective:
This study aimed to provide an insight into the subjective experiences of nasogastric feeding from the perspective of patients with eating disorders and their parents.
Method:
A semistructured self-report questionnaire was completed by patients from two specialist eating disorders units who had received nasogastric feeding. Parents' views were also assessed via a similar self-report questionnaire.
Results:
Diverse views were expressed by both patients and parents. Some regarded the experience of nasogastric feeding as wholly negative, but acknowledged the lack of suitable alternatives. Others had a more positive view and identified several helpful aspects.
Conclusion:
Reactions were generally more positive than had been anticipated. A number of useful suggestions were made regarding how to improve the procedure. These have informed the development of guidelines for good practice.
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