Optimizing Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Care in Children with Neurological Impairment

This expert-reviewed clinical guide distills the key recommendations from the 2017 ESPGHAN Consensus Guidelines for managing gastrointestinal and nutritional complications in children with neurological impairment (NI). It addresses the high burden of feeding difficulties, malnutrition, dysphagia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD), and chronic constipation commonly observed in this population. Developed to support multidisciplinary care teams, the resource provides actionable strategies to assess nutritional status, meet individual dietary needs, and implement safe, effective feeding plans in both home and healthcare settings.

What Healthcare Professionals Will Learn

Tailored for pediatric neurologists, gastroenterologists, clinical dietitians, and rehabilitation specialists, this resource provides:

• Clear identification of undernutrition warning signs using condition-specific anthropometric markers

• Guidelines to calculate energy, protein, fluid, and micronutrient requirements in children with NI

• Practical steps for conducting routine nutritional assessments using a multidisciplinary approach

• Clinical recommendations for managing GORD, constipation, and oropharyngeal dysfunction

• Criteria for initiating and transitioning between oral, enteral, or gastrostomy feeding

• Insights into how motor disability, feeding ability, and dietary tolerance impact nutritional care plans

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Access the full peer-reviewed publication to strengthen your knowledge in pediatric nutrition for children with neurological impairment. This essential resource includes detailed clinical pathways, enteral nutrition guidance, and expert consensus to support high-quality, individualized care.
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