Nasogastric feeding in children and adolescents with eating disorders: toward good practice.
OBJECTIVE
This study aimed to provide an insight into the subjective experiences of nasogastric feeding from the perspective of patients with eating disorders and their parents.


METHODS
A semistructured self-report questionnaire was completed by patients from two specialist eating disorders units who had received nasogastric feeding. Parents' views were also assessed via a similar self-report questionnaire.


RESULTS
Diverse views were expressed by both patients and parents. Some regarded the experience of nasogastric feeding as wholly negative, but acknowledged the lack of suitable alternatives. Others had a more positive view and identified several helpful aspects.


CONCLUSIONS
Reactions were generally more positive than had been anticipated. A number of useful suggestions were made regarding how to improve the procedure. These have informed the development of guidelines for good practice.
Neiderman
M
M
Eating Disorders Service, Huntercombe Manor Hospital, Berkshire, United Kingdom.
Farley
A
A
Richardson
J
J
Lask
B
B
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods*; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires