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Structure and Functions of Pediatric Aerodigestive Programs: A Consensus Statement.

R Paul Boesch¹, Karthik Balakrishnan², Sari Acra³

¹Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Rochester, Minnesota; boesch.paul@mayo.edu.

|February 14, 2018

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This study establishes a consensus definition for aerodigestive patients and programs, standardizing care for children with complex breathing, swallowing, and growth issues. It provides a framework for research and improved outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Medicine
Interdisciplinary Care Models

Background:

Proliferation of aerodigestive programs lacks standardized definitions and research priorities.
Need for consensus on patient definition, program structure, and research for aerodigestive care.

Framework:

Utilized the Delphi method with a multidisciplinary panel to achieve consensus.
Focused on four key areas: patient definition, program structure/function, research priorities, and program evaluation.
Achieved consensus on 33 of 36 items after three survey iterations.

Implementation:

Defined the aerodigestive patient and essential program components.
Established recommendations for personnel, infrastructure, research, and outcome measures.
Included consensus on feeding/swallowing, procedural scope, and funding.

Implications:

Proposes the first consensus definition for the aerodigestive care model.
Aims to standardize care, develop clinical guidelines, and enhance patient outcomes.
Provides a foundational framework for future research and program development in aerodigestive medicine.