Gastrostomy Tube Feeding in Children With Developmental or Acquired Disorders: A Longitudinal Comparison on Healthcare Provision and Eating Outcomes 4 Years After Gastrostomy.
Ellen BackmanAnn-Kristin KarlssonLotta SjögreenPublished in: Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (2018)
This study demonstrates a clear difference between children with developmental or acquired disorders in duration of GT activity and age at GT placement. The study further shows that healthcare provided to children with GT is in some cases multidisciplinary, but primarily focuses on feeding rather than eating.