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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"Feeding and swallowing difficulties"”.
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Mothering a neonate/young infant with feeding and swallowing difficulties: barriers, facilitators, and support
… characterised by feelings of joy, excitement, and hopeful expectations for the future. However, these positive emotions can be altered when mothers are faced with the reality of caring for an ill, hospitalised infant, particularly one with feeding and swallowing difficulties (FSD). FSD in …
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A profile of a paediatric population with feeding and swallowing difficulties at a tertiary hospital in the Western Cape
Feeding and/or swallowing difficulties (FSD) have been associated with some of the leading causes of infant and child mortality in South Africa. Preventable conditions such as lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) and under-nutrition may be caused by FSD. FSD are frequently reported in …
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The nature of feeding and swallowing difficulties in the paediatric cerebral palsy population who have had videofluoroscopic swallow studies
Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references.
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The validation of a screening tool for the identification of feeding and swallowing difficulties in the paediatric population aged 0-2 years admitted to general medical wards
Background: Feeding and swallowing difficulties (FSD) have been found in typically developing children as well as in children with complex medical conditions and developmental disabilities. These difficulties cause negative health consequences such as aspiration pneumonia, chronic lung disease, …
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Feeding and swallowing in neonates with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): a descriptive study
… complications, including intrapartum hypoxia and subsequent hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), are the second highest cause of neonatal deaths in South Africa. For survivors, such complications may be associated with a substantial burden of impairment, including the inability to feed well …
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The validation of a screening tool for the identification of dysphagia in the paediatric population with HIV/AIDS
… population with HIV is at higher risk for feeding and swallowing difficulties (FSD) than the general paediatric population, which may contribute to increased morbidity and mortality. Consequences of dysphagia may include insufficient nutritional intake leading to growth faltering, decreased …
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Oropharyngeal dysphagia in neonates; prevalence and risk factors within a South African context
… factors such as poverty, burden of disease and limited access to healthcare may elevate the risk of OPD among neonates. Improvements in neonatal medical care have led to higher survival rates for neonates with complex medical conditions yet also increased the likelihood of feeding and …
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The feeding and swallowing impact survey (FS-IS): cross-cultural adaptation for the South African context
Background: Feeding and swallowing difficulties (FSD) are found in typically developing children and children with complex medical and developmental conditions. These difficulties may have negative health consequences which can be stressful for caregivers as they are required to provide care for …
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Interventions used by health care professionals to transition preterm infants and neonates from enteral feeds to full-oral feeds: A Scoping review
Background: Preterm infants and neonates may present with dysphagia due to immaturity or the presence of medical conditions. Enteral feeds are used to ensure optimal nutrition is achieved while the neonates are developing appropriate oral feeding skills. Varied interventions may be used to …