The health-related benefits and complications of tube-fed blended diet for children and young people

Abstract

Background:

Research on blended diet for tube-fed children has been identified as a top priority for clinicians and families due to its growing popularity.
Aim:

This article evaluates and summarises a systematic review that examined the benefits and complications of using blended diet in children and young people and expand upon its findings in the context of current evidence and practice.
Methods:

The Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist was used to critically appraise the review.
Findings:

Blended diet may have the potential to lead to positive outcomes.
Conclusion:

Currently the evidence regarding the benefits and complications of tube-fed blended diet for children and young people is limited and further better-quality research and reporting is needed in the area.