A5004968666- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Muscle Physiology and Disorders
- Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Renal function and acid-base balance
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Potassium and Related Disorders
St George Hospital
2022-2024
Sydney Children's Hospital
2019-2024
Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
2019
Abstract Background Families choose pureed blenderized tube feeds (BTFs) over commercial formulas for several reasons, including the ability to provide foods with natural composition, improvements in physiological outcomes, intimate experiences parental nurturing, and benefits that come family inclusion mealtime engagement. Although dietetic associations cannot, as yet, recommend BTFs, many families still commence them. We aimed better understand demographics of these families, their sources...
Abstract Aims This study investigates the utilisation of blended tube feeding by health professionals in Australia and New Zealand, assessing factors influencing its implementation following Australasian Society Parenteral Enteral Nutrition consensus statement. Methods A cross‐sectional survey was conducted targeting across Zealand. The comprised 35‐questions including multiple choice, Likert scales open‐ended responses, to gain insights into practices perspectives. effect professional on...
Abstract Introduction/Aims Obesity disproportionately affects children and adolescents with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) adverse consequences for disease progression. This study aims to: explore barriers, enablers, attitudes, beliefs about nutrition weight management; to obtain caregiver preferences the design of a management program DMD. Methods We surveyed caregivers young people DMD from four Australian pediatric neuromuscular clinics. Survey questions were informed by Theoretical...