Pediatric Tube Weaning Part 2: Learning From Case Studies
Presented by Allison Brown
Clinicians can struggle feeling comfortable supporting the child and family through the challenges associated with tube weaning. There are limited opportunities for clinicians to learn about tube weaning through specific case study examples. This intermediate-level course aims to provide clinicians with specific examples and case studies. Participants will be able to apply strategies from the case studies to their own patients.
Learning Objectives
- Select one therapeutic intervention that targets eating and swallowing skill development in a child with prolonged tube-feeding
- Determine two strategies to overcome barriers in the tube-weaning process
- Analyze the impact of social determinants of health on tube-weaning outcomes
Meet your instructor
Allison Brown
Allison Tidwell Brown is a pediatric speech-language pathologist and board-certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders at Children’s Health in Dallas, Texas. Allison is a lead outpatient feeding therapist at Children’s Health and is a member of the multidisciplinary saliva management team and GI tube weaning…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Case Study 1
This chapter will present a case of a child who has delays in sensory and oral motor development secondary to prolonged tube-feeding. A discussion of the psychosocial impact of tube-feeding on family will be included. Participants will learn strategies to address this child’s skill development to support tube weaning.
2. Case Study 2
This chapter will present a case of a family with poor compliance with recommendations in the context of a difficult social situation. Participants will learn strategies to assess readiness for tube weaning and ways to support and provide resources to patients and families.
3. Case Study 3
This chapter will present a case illustrating how social determinants of health (SDOH) can impact tube weaning. Participants will gain knowledge of how to consider SDOH factors when making therapeutic recommendations.
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