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Watch: Case study on the impact of paediatric tube feeding with Compleat paediatric

Enteral Nutrition

28/01/2022
Duration: 46:39 minutes

Video description

This real-world evidence study explores the results from a multi-centre retrospective study of children who have switched to a tube feed containing food-derived ingredients. Read the publication, or watch our webinar where speakers discuss the positive outcomes and the potential impact they might have on local guidelines or day to day clinical practice.

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This webinar discusses a national retrospective study on children switching to Compleat^® paediatric, a 1.2 calorie enteral tube feed with food-derived ingredients. Chaired by research dietitian, Dr Graeme O'Connor who introduces Marti van der Linde and Marie Watson, both clinical dietitians, who share their experiences.

Key objectives include understanding the NHS and British Dietetic Association (BDA) stance on industry collaboration, the rise of blended diets, the role of fibre, gut microbiome, and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and the impact of antibiotics on enteral feed tolerance.

Marti discusses supporting families with complex feeding needs, highlighting the limitations of standard feeds and the benefits of Compleat^® paediatric in improving tolerance, reducing volume, and enhancing quality of life for children receiving enteral tube feeding. She emphasises the importance of involving research and development departments and the rewarding experience of reviewing practice and gaining a holistic view of patients' lives.

Marie shares her rationale for using Compleat^® paediatric, including patients unsuitable for blended diets and those with poor tolerance to standard formulas. The study revealed positive outcomes such as improved feed tolerance, stool consistency, and weight gain. She now considers it a valuable tool in her dietetic toolkit.

Graeme presents the study's background, noting the high frequency of diarrhoea in enterally fed patients and the potential for blended diets and formulas with food-derived ingredients to promote gut health. The multi-centre study involved 43 children and showed significant improvements in retching, vomiting, loose stools, and constipation. A rare adverse event highlighted the need for careful monitoring in children not previously exposed to whole foods. The study concluded that Compleat^® paediatric offers a compromise between blended diets and standard formulas, facilitating better relationships between parents and healthcare professionals.

Watch the full webinar to learn more about the real world evidence for Compleat^® paediatric.

The full published study can be read here.

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