More than just a health issue: a review of current issues in the care of enterally-fed children living in the community

Authors:
TOWNSLEY Ruth, ROBINSON Carol
Journal article citation:
Health and Social Care in the Community, 7(3), April 1999, pp.216-224.
Publisher:
Wiley

This article reviews the literature on support for children who are tube fed and makes a case for more co-ordinated and effective support services for families who are tube feeding a child at home. It is argued that national guidance should be developed which clarifies the position of all non-parent carers and staff who are willing to administer enteral tube feeds. Such guidance should also ensure that enterally-fed children have the same rights to educational and social services as other children and that families are given the opportunity to make informed decisions about the implications of enteral feeding prior to it being established.

Subject terms:
home care, literature reviews, long term conditions, parents, physical disabilities, physical illness, policy, social policy, standards, carers, community care, children, childrens rights, ethics;
Content type:
research review
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN online:
1365-2524
ISSN print:
0966-0410

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