The focus of this Experiential Component Project was to improve the processes and outcomes of a pediatric feeding therapy program at Sprocket Therapy Solutions, an outpatient pediatric therapy clinic located in Nashville, TN

Anderson, Shelby

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Belmont University Belmont Digital Repository OTD Capstone Projects School Of Occupational Therapy Spring 4-15-2020 Pediatric Feeding Therapy at it's Finest: A Comprehensive Approach Shelby Anderson shelby.anderson@pop.belmont.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://repository.belmont.edu/otdcapstoneprojects  Part of the Occupational Therapy Commons Recommended Citation Anderson, Shelby, "Pediatric Feeding Therapy at it's Finest: A Comprehensive Approach" (2020). OTD Capstone Projects. 19. https://repository.belmont.edu/otdcapstoneprojects/19 This Scholarly Project is brought to you for free and open access by the School Of Occupational Therapy at Belmont Digital Repository. It has been accepted for inclusion in OTD Capstone Projects by an authorized administrator of Belmont Digital Repository. For more information, please contact repository@belmont.edu. Pediatric Feeding Therapy at it’s Finest: A Comprehensive Approach Shelby Anderson, OTD/SOutcomes Identified Needs of the AgencySprocket Therapy SolutionsMission & Vision:“To enhance patients’ & their families’ quality of life, thereby contributing to the overall health & general wellbeing of the community.”“To educate, support, & encourage patients & their families in a collaborative environment.” Project Goals  • Observed & assisted with feeding therapy sessions alongside expert mentor & feeding specialist, Barb Talbert• Gained advanced knowledge in this niche area via online workshops, courses, books, therapist expertise, & other resources• Assisted with the planning & implementation of toddler “cooking classes,” designed to introduce children from a young age to various nutritious foods through play-based food preparation experiences. • Created a Feeding Screening Checklist for a generalist OTR/L to use to screen for pediatric feeding difficulties, & if indicated, to refer to a feeding specialist • Created a mixed qualitative-quantitative survey for healthcare stakeholders to determine the rate at which they interact with families of children experiencing feeding struggles, their perceptions, & how they educate & refer families to specialists.• Created A Parent’s Guide to Feeding Therapy – Mealtime Tips (Figures 1 & 2). Acknowledgements Toddler Cooking ClassAcknowledgments: 1) Belmont University [School of Occupational Therapy], 2) Sprocket Therapy Solutions [Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Clinic], 3) Barbara Talbert [Expert Mentor], 4) Natalie Udwin [Occupational Therapist, Sprocket Therapy Solutions], 5) Dr. Sue Iliff, PhD, OTR/L [Faculty Mentor, Belmont University, School of Occupational Therapy]. This presentation is in fulfillment for OTD 6680-02: Residency: Experiential Component for a Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy.• To understand of the role of occupational therapy in pediatric feeding therapy through scholarship & immersion in the setting.• To decrease caregiver gaps in knowledge through creation & provision of educational materials. • To determine perceptions of other healthcare professionals surrounding pediatric feeding issues & facilitate interprofessional communication between various stakeholders.• To increase personal & professional development in communication, adaptability, & initiative.Figure 1 Figure 2  “When it involves poor weight gain or sequela to poor eating habits”“Tongue-thrust swallow pattern that is not resolved with my recommendations for at-home exercises”“Picky eating with poor weight gain with po refusal, oral aversion”“Failure to thrive”“Poor weight gain secondary to behavior or mechanical problems as in premature infants or those with chronic GI problems”051Rarely Some Visits Most VisitsHow often do concerns with eating habits and/or picky eating come up at check-ups?Stakeholder ReportsIn your opinion, what warrants pediatric feeding therapy?The importance of advocacy & interdisciplinary collaboration to address pediatric feeding issuesThe importance of educating caregivers & parents of children with pediatric feeding issuesEarly detection & screening of pediatric feeding disorder

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