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Tools available to screen for child feeding dysfunction: A systematic review.

April Litchford¹, Heidi Wengreen², Mateja R Savoie-Roskos²

¹Utah State University, 01 South Main Brigham City, Utah, 84302, USA.

|July 31, 2021

Summary

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This systematic review identifies valid and reliable pediatric feeding screening tools for identifying feeding dysfunction in children. Practitioners can use these tools to select the best feeding screening methods for their facilities.

Keywords:

Child nutrition Feeding screening Pediatric feeding dysfunction

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Healthcare
Clinical Assessment Tools
Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

Pediatric feeding dysfunction is a significant concern impacting child development and well-being.
Accurate and reliable screening tools are crucial for early identification and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review and identify validated and reliable pediatric feeding screening tools.
To aid practitioners in selecting appropriate screening methods for their clinical settings.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive database search identified 5862 articles.
Inclusion/exclusion criteria were applied, followed by a full-text review of 183 articles.
64 studies were included in the final systematic review.

Main Results:

Forty-four studies reported on the development and validation of new pediatric feeding screening tools.
Twenty studies focused on validating previously developed screening tools.
Multiple identified tools demonstrated effectiveness in identifying pediatric feeding dysfunction.

Conclusions:

Several pediatric feeding screening tools exhibit strong reliability and validity for diverse pediatric populations.
Careful consideration of reviewed tools can assist practitioners in choosing optimal feeding screening methods.
The review provides a valuable resource for clinicians managing pediatric feeding issues.