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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyze the effects of different nutritional support methods on nutritional status and immune function of patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer (HNC). METHODS: Patients with HNC were divided into the control (nutritional counseling and routine dietary guidance), parenteral nutrition (PN) (PN support on top of the control group), enteral nutrition (EN) (EN support on top of the control group), and EN + PN (EN combined with PN and routine dietary guidance) groups. After nutrition evaluation, the four groups were subjected to radiotherapy and nutritional support. Body mass index (BMI), serum albumin (ALB), prealbumin (PA), transferrin (TRF), hemoglobin (Hb), CD3+, CD4+, CD8+, CD4+/CD8+, natural killer (NK) and quality of life were compared among the four groups before radiotherapy and after radiotherapy dose irradiation completion. The incidence of adverse reactions was assessed and recorded at 2 weeks, 4 weeks and the end of radiotherapy. RESULTS: The four groups experienced some degree of malnutrition during radiotherapy and the EN + PN group possessed the lowest degree of malnutrition. After radiotherapy dose irradiation completion (T1), the PN, EN, and EN + PN groups possessed improved BMI (21.42 ± 1.62, 21.40 ± 1.68, 22.98 ± 1.87 vs. 20.18 ± 1.32), serum ALB (31.59 ± 3.49, 32.24 ± 4.23, 37.58 ± 3.23 vs. 26.67 ± 3.03), PA (182.63 ± 13.57, 183.43 ± 14.19, 201.59 ± 10.53 vs. 165.36 ± 20.13), TRF (162.46 ± 24.34, 157.36 ± 18.58, 182.36 ± 20.37 vs. 137.56 ± 23.19), and Hb (128.54 ± 9.21, 125.36 ± 10.23, 140.26 ± 7.23 vs. 103.24 ± 9.47) levels, higher CD3+ (63.59 ± 2.88, 63.25 ± 3.17, 66.54 ± 1.32 vs. 59.36 ± 3.24), CD4+ (39.92 ± 3.16, 39.87 ± 3.23, 43.36 ± 2.87 vs. 37.12 ± 4.29), CD4+/CD8+ (1.80 ± 0.06, 1.78 ± 0.06, 2.07 ± 0.03 vs. 1.54 ± 0.10) and NK-cells (33.87 ± 3.62, 33.26 ± 3.59, 36.82 ± 3.19 vs. 27.36 ± 4.21) levels, lower CD8+ (22.18 ± 1.07, 22.36 ± 1.04, 20.46 ± 1.09 vs. 24.09 ± 1.21) levels, and improved quality of life (79.97 ± 7.96, 80.13 ± 7.98, 91.78 ± 7.38 vs. 71.53 ± 11.70) versus the control group, and the EN + PN group possessed the most pronounced effects (All P < 0.05). During radiotherapy, the incidence of radiotherapy adverse reactions was increased with time (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: PN and EN, alone or in combination, can improve the nutritional status, immune function and quality of life of patients undergoing radiotherapy for HNC, and PN combined with EN has the best improvement effect.

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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to describe feeding practices and weight status in a cohort of children with congenital Zika syndrome (CZS) in northeastern Brazil. METHODS: This longitudinal study of children with CZS (N = 156) included data collection on child feeding practices and weight status at five timepoints between 2018 and 2022. The average age of the children was 32.1 months at enrollment and 76.6 months at the fifth assessment. Multilevel models, with repeated observations nested within children, were used to estimate time-related differences in each outcome. RESULTS: Use of enteral feeding, such as gastrostomy, increased from 19.2% to 33.3% over 4 years (p < .001). Among children who did not exclusively use an enteral feeding method, the percentage experiencing at least one dysphagia-associated behavior, such as coughing or gagging, increased from 73.9% to 85.3% (p = .030) while consuming liquids and from 36.2% to 73.5% (p = .001) while consuming solids. Based on weight-for-age z-scores, the percentage of children who were moderately or severely underweight increased from 42.5% to 46.1% over the 4 years but was not statistically significant. Children exclusively using an enteral feeding method had significantly decreased odds of being underweight at assessments 3, 4, and 5. CONCLUSIONS: These data highlight the ongoing and increasing challenges of feeding young children with CZS. Our findings elucidate the physiological reasons children with CZS may be underweight and point to intervention targets, such as enteral feeding, to improve their feeding practices.

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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to verify the dietary adequacy of full enteral feeding in preterm newborns (PTNB) and its relationship with birth weight (BW) during the period of hospitalization in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). METHODS: This is a prospective cohort study whose population were babies born at less than 37 gestational weeks and weighing less than 2500 g, admitted to a NICU. PTNB were monitored regarding their dietary evolution, considering parenteral and enteral nutrition and adequacy of diet supply in terms of volume, energy, and protein. For statistical analysis, the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software was used, considering p < 0.05 as significant. RESULTS: A total of 76 PTNB were included. The mean time of using parenteral nutrition was 14 days. The mean time to reach the full enteral feeding for nutrition (FEF-N) was 29 days. However, half of the PTNB reached nutritional recommendations after this means. The time to achieve FEF-N was influenced by BW. Additionally, BW significantly influenced the length of stay in the NICU (p < 0.001). When reaching the recommended full enteral feeding for hydration (FEF-H), 60% of the sample was unable to reach the recommended energy and protein intake. CONCLUSIONS: BW influenced the time needed to reach the FEF-H and FEF-N. The lower the BW, the longer it took to achieve dietary adequacy. Despite achieving the FEF-H, most premature babies did not reach the necessary energy and protein intake at the appropriate time.

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BACKGROUND: Among the anthropometric measurements, calf circumference has been widely used as a simple and practical method to diagnose low muscle mass and sarcopenia. However, the association between this measurement and clinical outcomes in people receiving home enteral nutrition is still unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the association of calf circumference with mortality, discharge from home enteral nutrition, continuity in home enteral nutrition, and new hospitalizations in adult and older adult people. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study used secondary data, including people aged ≥18 years receiving home enteral nutrition. The association between calf circumference and the outcomes of mortality, discharge from home enteral nutrition, and continuity in home enteral nutrition was analyzed using multinomial logistic regression. The association between calf circumference and the occurrence of new hospitalizations was investigated using binary logistic regression. RESULTS: Among the 899 people included in the study, 470 were men (52.3%), the median age was 72 years (interquartile range, 56.5-82), and 850 had inadequate calf circumference (94.5%). As calf circumference increased, the odds of mortality decreased and the probability of discharge from home enteral nutrition and continuity in home enteral nutrition increased. Furthermore, in people with oncologic diagnoses, the odds of new hospitalizations were reduced by 71.9% for each additional centimeter in calf circumference. CONCLUSION: These findings underline the importance of using calf circumference as part of the nutrition assessment because it is a simple, easy, and cost-effective method that can also be used as a tool to predict clinical outcomes.

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Resumen La nutrición enteral por yeyunostomía es una prác tica frecuente en cualquier servicio de cirugía general, esta conlleva bajo riesgo de complicaciones y morbi mortalidad. Presentamos el caso de una paciente con antecedente inmediato de gastrectomía subtotal que inició nutrición por yeyunostomía y complicó con ne crosis intestinal por isquemia no oclusiva en el corto lapso. La finalidad de este trabajo es informar sobre esta complicación, su fisiopatología y factores de riesgo para tenerla en cuenta y poder tomar precozmente una conducta terapéutica adecuada.

Abstract Enteral nutrition through jejunostomy is a common practice in any general surgery service; it carries a low risk of complications and morbidity and mortality. We present the case of a patient with an immediate history of subtotal gastrectomy that began nutrition through jejunostomy and complicated with intestinal necrosis due to non-occlusive ischemia in the short period. The purpose of this work is to report on this complication, its pathophysiology and risk factors to take it into account and be able to take appropriate therapeutic action early.

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Early initiation of enteral nutrition (EN) in pediatrics has been associated with improved clinical outcomes in critically ill pediatric patients. This research study aimed to measure the effect of early EN in intubated children on the length of stay (LOS) and days of mechanical ventilation (DMV). A retrospective cohort observational study was performed on patients admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). We gathered the information from available medical records. Our exposure variable was EN, which can be classified as either early-onset (less than 72 hours following PICU admission) or late-onset (greater than or equal to 72 hours following PICU admission). The response variables were LOS defined as the period of time from either hospital or PICU admission to the time of hospital discharge and DMV defined as the length of time from endotracheal intubation to successful extubation. Late EN was associated with an increase in both hospital LOS consisting of 9.82 days and PICU LOS consisting of 5.89 days, and DMV consisting of 3.92 days compared with those patients receiving early EN. In addition, the disruption of EN was also associated with an increased hospital LOS consisting of 10.7 days. Patients in the PICU, undergoing mechanical ventilation, who received late EN have an increased risk of unfavorable outcomes consisting of prolonged hospital LOS, PICU-LOS, and DMV which may be further aggravated by any disruption of EN.

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OBJECTIVE: Medical nutrition therapy provides the opportunity to compensate for muscle wasting and immune response activation during stress and trauma. The objective of this systematic review is to assess the safety and effectiveness of early enteral nutrition (EEN) in adults with sepsis or septic shock. METHODS: The MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, CINAHL, ClinicalTrials.gov, and ICTRP tools were searched from inception until July 2023. Conference proceedings, the reference lists of included studies, and expert content were queried to identify additional publications. Two review authors completed the study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment; disagreements were resolved through discussion. Inclusion criteria were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-randomized studies (NRSs) comparing the administration of EEN with no or delayed enteral nutrition (DEE) in adult populations with sepsis or septic shock. RESULTS: Five RCTs (n = 442 participants) and ten NRSs (n = 3724 participants) were included. Low-certainty evidence from RCTs and NRSs suggests that patients receiving EEN could require fewer days of mechanical ventilation (MD -2.65; 95% CI, -4.44-0.86; and MD -2.94; 95% CI, -3.64--2.23, respectively) and may show lower SOFA scores during follow-up (MD -1.64 points; 95% CI, -2.60--0.68; and MD -1.08 points; 95% CI, -1.90--0.26, respectively), albeit with an increased frequency of diarrhea episodes (OR 2.23, 95% CI 1.115-4.34). Even though the patients with EEN show a lower in-hospital mortality rate both in RCTs (OR 0.69; 95% CI, 0.39-1.23) and NRSs (OR 0.89; 95% CI, 0.69-1.13), this difference does not achieve statistical significance. There were no apparent differences for other outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: Low-quality evidence suggests that EEN may be a safe and effective intervention for the management of critically ill patients with sepsis or septic shock.

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Enteral formulas containing fiber, designed to be administered orally or by gavage, have been used for decades. Although their indication in the pediatric population does not have a global consensus, knowledge about the benefits of using fiber to promote healthier microbiota has grown in recent years. Different fiber types' physicochemical characteristics (solubility, viscosity, fermentability) determine their functions. The impact of fiber use on preventing specific chronic pathologies (cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes) has been reported in epidemiological studies. In controlled studies, changes in stool consistency, intestinal transit, and the composition and function of the microbiota have been observed since fiber produces fermentation metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids, which improve metabolic and immunological aspects. Different pediatric pathologies could benefit from the use of fiber.

Las fórmulas enterales que contienen fibra, diseñadas para ser administradas de forma oral o por sonda, han sido utilizadas durante décadas. Si bien su indicación en población pediátrica no cuenta con un consenso global, el conocimiento sobre los beneficios de la utilización de fibra en relación con el intestino, para promover una microbiota más saludable, ha crecido en los últimos años. Los diferentes tipos de fibra tienen características fisicoquímicas (solubilidad, viscosidad, fermentabilidad) que determinan sus funciones. El impacto del uso de fibra sobre la prevención de ciertas patologías crónicas (enfermedad cardiovascular, cáncer, diabetes) ha sido reportado en estudios epidemiológicos. En estudios controlados, se han observado cambios en la consistencia de las heces, en el tránsito intestinal y en la composición y función de la microbiota, ya que la fibra produce metabolitos de fermentación tales como ácidos grasos de cadena corta, lo cual mejora aspectos metabólicos e inmunológicos. Diferentes patologías pediátricas podrían verse beneficiadas por el uso de fibra.

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Introducción: el SARS-CoV-2 desde el 2020 generó innumerables desafíos. El decúbito prono se utilizó para mejorar la oxigenación, y la terapia nutricional se adaptó para cubrir los requerimientos y reducir complicaciones. Objetivos: evaluar la tolerancia de la nutrición enteral y su adecuación energética en pacientes ventilados en decúbito prono con infección por SARS-CoV-2, en sala respiratoria del Departamento de Cuidados Intensivos Adultos del Hospital de Clínicas-Facultad de Ciencias Médicas - Universidad Nacional de Asunción, de marzo a julio 2021. Metodología: estudio observacional, descriptivo, retrospectivo, de corte transversal, de casos consecutivos, con información obtenida de fichas de pacientes de terapia intensiva, que recibieron soporte nutricional en posición prona. Se tomaron datos demográficos, clínicos y nutricionales. Se evaluó la tolerancia nutricional durante la posición prona, definiéndola como la presencia de un volumen de residuo gástrico < 500 mL cada 6 h.. La adecuación energética fue determinada teniendo en cuenta el porcentaje cumplido de la prescripción nutricional. Resultados: se reclutaron 41 pacientes. El 60,9 % eran hombres; la mediana de edad fue 55 años (RIC=23). Las principales comorbilidades fueron obesidad (57,3 %) e hipertensión arterial (43,9 %). El 85,4 % presentó buena tolerancia gástrica en posición prono, con residuo gástrico menor a 500 ml. El porcentaje de adecuación energética fue de 84 %. Conclusión: la terapia nutricional enteral en decúbito prono fue bien tolerada por la mayoría de nuestros pacientes, posibilitando alcanzar los requerimientos nutricionales indicados.

Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 since 2020 has generated countless challenges. Prone position was used to improve oxygenation, and nutritional therapy was adapted to meet requirements and reduce complications. Objectives: evaluate the tolerance of enteral nutrition and its energetic adequacy in ventilated patients in the prone position with SARS-CoV-2 infection, in the respiratory room of the Adult Intensive Care Department of the Hospital de Clínicas - Facultad de Ciencias Médicas - Universidad Nacional de Asunción, from March to July 2021. Methodology: observational, descriptive, retrospective, cross-sectional study of consecutive cases, with information obtained from records of intensive care patients, who received nutritional support in a prone position. Demographic, clinical and nutritional data were taken. Nutritional tolerance was evaluated during the prone position, defining it as the presence of a volume of gastric residue < 500 mL every 6 h. Energy adequacy was determined taking into account the percentage fulfilled of the nutritional prescription. Results: 41 patients were recruited. 60.9 % were men; the median age was 55 years (IQR=23). The main comorbidities were obesity (57.3 %) and high blood pressure (43.9 %). 85.4 % had good gastric tolerance in the prone position, with gastric residue less than 500 ml. The percentage of energy adequacy was 84 %. Conclusion: enteral nutritional therapy in the prone position was well tolerated by the majority of our patients, making it possible to achieve the indicated nutritional requirements.

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BACKGROUND: The provision of nutrition support for critically ill patients in the early phase of intensive care unit (ICU) admission plays a vital role in their recovery. However, there is still debate regarding the impact of nutrition adequacy of critical illness phases. We aimed to investigate whether nutrition adequacy in the acute phase (early and late periods) is associated with 30-day mortality in critically ill patients. METHODS: We prospectively collected nutrition and clinical data from critically ill patients receiving exclusive enteral nutrition (EN) within the first 10 days of ICU admission. EN was classified as adequate when ≥80% of the prescribed EN was administered. Directed acyclic graphs were constructed to identify the minimum set of adjustment variables required to control for confounding factors. The relationships between energy and protein intake and 30-day mortality were assessed using the Cox regression analysis. RESULTS: A total of 119 patients were evaluated (70 years old, 56.3% male, and 68.1% with medical admission). The 30-day mortality rate was 23%. After adjusting for confounders, in the late period (days 5-10), energy adequacy (hazard ratio [HR] = 0.960; 95% CI, 0.937-0.984) and protein adequacy (HR = 0.960; 95% CI, 0.937-0.982) were predictors of 30-day mortality. No associations were observed in the early period (days 1-4) of the acute phase. CONCLUSION: In critically ill patients, nutrition adequacy (≥80% EN) during days 5-10 in the ICU was associated with a lower risk of 30-day mortality.

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Enteral nutrition through jejunostomy is a common practice in any general surgery service; it carries a low risk of complications and morbidity and mortality. We present the case of a patient with an immediate history of subtotal gastrectomy that began nutrition through jejunostomy and complicated with intestinal necrosis due to non-occlusive ischemia in the short period. The purpose of this work is to report on this complication, its pathophysiology and risk factors to take it into account and be able to take appropriate therapeutic action early.

La nutrición enteral por yeyunostomía es una práctica frecuente en cualquier servicio de cirugía general, esta conlleva bajo riesgo de complicaciones y morbimortalidad. Presentamos el caso de una paciente con antecedente inmediato de gastrectomía subtotal que inició nutrición por yeyunostomía y complicó con necrosis intestinal por isquemia no oclusiva en el corto lapso. La finalidad de este trabajo es informar sobre esta complicación, su fisiopatología y factores de riesgo para tenerla en cuenta y poder tomar precozmente una conducta terapéutica adecuada.

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OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between pressure injury (PI) development and achievement of nutritional goals (protein and caloric), as well as consider the clinical conditions, hospitalisation factors, and risk assessment for PI development in patients who are critically ill and receiving enteral nutrition (EN) in the intensive care unit (ICU). METHOD: An observational cohort study was conducted in the ICU of the University Hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. Inclusion criteria were as follows: age ≥18 years; length of ICU stay ≥24 hours; without PI at ICU admission; and receiving EN exclusively during ICU stay. The development of PI was considered the dependent variable. The Chi-squared test was applied to compare categorical variables, and the Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare continuous variables between groups of patients with and without a PI. The analysis of the achievement of nutritional goals was performed using Fisher's exact test. A significance level of 5% (p-value<0.05) and a confidence interval (CI) of 95% was adopted in all statistical tests. RESULTS: A total of 181 patients met the inclusion criteria, of whom 102 (56.4%) were male and 79 (43.6%) were female. Mean age was 55.1 years, and mean length of ICU stay was 17.5 days. PI development was associated with not achieving nutritional goals. There was a higher percentage (65.3%) of patients without a PI when both protein and caloric goals were achieved. In contrast, 45.6% of patients developed a PI when the goals were not achieved. The mean days for sedation, vasoactive drugs and mechanical ventilation were all significantly higher in patients who developed a PI (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: There was a significant association between patients developing a PI and deficits in caloric and protein intake. Patients who did not develop PIs had a greater calorie and protein intake compared with those who developed a PI.

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BACKGROUND: Home-prepared enteral formulations are supplied to patients through enteral nutrition bottles, via a gravity bag or other container, which may be inadequately sanitized and reused more times than recommended by the manufacturer. Such procedures increase the risk of contamination and can compromise the patient's clinical outcome. In light of this, the present study aimed to assess the risk of contamination of enteral nutrition bottles by simulating home use conditions and hygiene procedures. METHODS: A simulation of bottle usage was conducted across the three categories of enteral nutrition (homemade enteral preparations, blended enteral preparations, and commercial enteral formulas) for 3 days, using three hygiene procedures reported by caregivers: use of detergent (DET); use of detergent and boiling water (DET+BW); and use of detergent and bleach (DET+BL). The microbiological contamination was determined by the analysis of aerobic mesophilic microorganisms. RESULTS: The bottles that were used for 3 days, regardless of the enteral nutrition category, were within the acceptable limit for aerobic mesophilic microorganisms (between <4 and 8.0 colony-forming units [CFU]/cm2) when sanitized using the DET+BW and DET+BL procedures. The enteral nutrition bottles, when cleaned using the DET procedure during the 3 days of usage, showed low microbial contamination (between <4 and 3.0 CFU/cm2) in blended preparation and commercial formula only. CONCLUSION: Thus, regardless of the enteral nutrition category, we found that the bottles can be used for 3 days, as long as the DET+BW or DET+BL hygiene procedure is applied and safe food handling measures are adopted.

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OBJECTIVES: Children on long-term parenteral nutrition (PN) are at high risk of iodine deficiency (ID). However, most available information comes from cross-sectional studies. We investigated the iodine status, associated factors, and prevalence of hypothyroidism in children with intestinal failure (IF) who were followed up longitudinally. METHODS: This was a cohort study of children with IF monitored for urine iodine concentration (UIC), iodine intake, serum selenium concentration, and thyroid function in an intestinal rehabilitation program. The outcome variable ID was defined as a UIC value < 100 µg/L. Adjusted generalized estimating equations were used to assess the effects of the exposure variables on the UIC. RESULTS: Twenty-four patients aged 62.7 (39.1; 79.7) months who received PN for 46.5 (21.5) months were included. The average energy supply was 81.2 kcal/kg/day, 77.6% of which was provided by PN. An average of 5.2 UIC measurements per patient were performed. ID prevalence decreased from baseline (83.3%) to the last assessment (45.8%). Three patients had hypothyroidism secondary to iodine and selenium combined severe deficiency. Iodine intake from enteral or oral nutritional formulas was positively associated with UIC (ß = 0.71 [0.35, 1.07]; p < 0.001). Meeting approximately 80% of the estimated average requirement for iodine from nutritional formulas resulted in a greater probability of normal UIC values. CONCLUSION: ID is highly prevalent in children with IF who receive long-term PN and its frequency decreases with iodine intake from nutritional formulas. Severe combined iodine and selenium deficiencies are associated with the development of hypothyroidism in these patients.

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BACKGROUND: Patients with cancer receiving adequate enteral nutrition (EN) have improved clinical outcomes. Unfortunately, discrepancies may exist between the amounts prescribed and received. This study aimed to investigate: (1) the receiving exclusive EN, (2) the relationship between inadequacy and unfavorable outcomes, and (3) the impact of inadequate EN administration on the survival of patients with cancer. METHODS: This study included hospitalized patients with solid tumors who exclusively received EN and were evaluated using data extracted from electronic medical records. Nutritional risk was evaluated using Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS - 2002). EN adequacy was assessed from days 3-7 of hospitalization. Calorie and protein delivery by EN was classified as adequate (≥80 % of EN administration) or inadequate (<80 % of EN administration). Data were analyzed using dispersion and Bland-Altman plots, Pearson's chi-square and Fisher's exact tests, and Kaplan-Meier survival curves. RESULTS: A total of 114 patients were evaluated (63.9 ± 13.1 years of age, 67.5 % male, 32.5 % with head and neck cancer, and 86.8 % at nutritional risk). During the 5-day evaluation period, only 14 % of the patients received the mean volume, proteins, and calories according to the EN prescription. A relationship was observed between inadequate EN (<80 %) and 30-day in-hospital mortality. This result was confirmed by Kaplan-Meier survival analysis (p = 0.020), which showed a survival benefit in patients at nutritional risk who received adequate calories and protein. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated significant caloric and protein deficits related with EN. Furthermore, adequate calorie and protein administration could contribute to improved survival in patients with cancer who are at a risk of malnutrition, however, randomized controlled trials are required to confirm whether adequate calorie administration could contribute to improved survival.

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To know the profile of food and enteral formulation handlers is important to promote more effective health education actions for these individuals. This study aimed to develop instruments to evaluate the profile of food handlers in households (PFH) and in food service establishments (PFSE), as well as the profile of handlers of enteral formulations in households (PEFHH). A scoping review was carried out to identify questions about the profile of food and enteral formulation handlers evaluated in studies in thein the main national and international databases. From 47 selected articles, 66 questions were identified. Of these, 17, 22, and 18 questions were established to assess the PFH, PFSE, and PEFHH, respectively. The instrument questions were subdivided by subject into personal data, sociodemographic and professional characteristics, and general information. Some questions differ between instruments due to segment specificities. The proposed instruments are novel tools. Through a scoping review and expert consultations, a comprehensive set of questions was identified and organized into instruments tailored to each specific segment. These tools will be valuable for nutritionists, researchers, and other professionals involved in assessing and addressing the needs of food handlers. (AU)

Conhecer o perfil do manipulador de alimentos e de formulações enterais é importante para promover ações de educação sanitária mais efetiva para esses indivíduos. Este estudo teve como objetivo elaborar instrumentos para avaliação do perfil do manipulador de alimentos em domicílios (PFH), em serviço de alimentação (PFSE) e de formulações enterais em domicílios (PEFHH). Realizou-se uma revisão de literatura do tipo Scoping review para identificar as questões sobre o perfil do manipulador de alimentos e de formulações enterais avaliadas nos estudos nas principais bases de dados nacionais e internacionais. A partir de 47 artigos selecionados, foram identificadas 66 questões. Destas, foram estabelecidas 17, 22 e 18 questões para avaliar o PFH, PFSE e PEFHH, respectivamente. As questões dos instrumentos foram subdivididas por assunto nas seguintes categorias: dados pessoais; características sociodemográficas e profissionais; e informações gerais. Algumas questões se diferenciam entre os instrumentos devido à particularidade de cada segmento. Os instrumentos propostos são ferramentas inovadoras. Através de uma revisão abrangente e consultas com especialistas, um conjunto abrangente de perguntas foi identificado e organizado em instrumentos adaptados a cada segmento específico. Essas ferramentas serão valiosas para nutricionistas, pesquisadores e outros profissionais envolvidos na avaliação e atendimento das necessidades dos manipuladores de alimentos. (AU)

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BACKGROUND: Conventional therapy can result in remission in mild-moderate pediatric Crohn's disease (CD). However, some patients experience loss of response to biological drugs despite increased dosage. METHODS: We planned to determine that CD exclusion diet plus partial enteral nutrition offers additional benefits in asymptomatic children with CD having elevated fecal calprotectin. A randomized, open-label, pilot, controlled interventional study was conducted in children with CD while on medical treatment and elevated fecal calprotectin on routine testing. Patients continued their medications and were randomized into a group that received CD exclusion diet plus partial enteral nutrition for 12 weeks and one that continued a regular diet. RESULTS: Twenty-one patients participated: 11 received CD exclusion diet plus partial enteral nutrition and 10, regular diet. Median fecal calprotectin in the CD exclusion diet plus partial enteral nutrition decreased in 9/11 to 50% of baseline, remaining practically unchanged in the regular diet, except for two patients (p = 0.005). Body mass index z-score increased in the CD exclusion diet plus partial enteral nutrition. Only 1/11 patients in the CD exclusion diet plus partial enteral nutrition group, while 4/10 in the regular diet, experienced clinical relapse (p = 0.149). Only one patient in the CD exclusion diet plus partial enteral nutrition, while eight in the regular diet, were considered to need their biologic treatment intensified (p = 0.005); 2/11 in the CD exclusion diet plus partial enteral nutrition had the dose or frequency of the biologic reduced vs. none (0/10) in the regular diet group. The short Pediatric Crohn's Disease Activity Index and anthropometry showed no significant changes in either group. CONCLUSIONS: Diet therapy could be a useful addition to medications in children with CD in apparent remission, but elevated fecal calprotectin. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Clinical trial number: NCT05034458.

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ABSTRACT Objective: to develop and validate an audiovisual educational technology in the form of video to add scientific and practical knowledge to nursing professionals during oral medication preparation and administration via feeding tube. Method: this is a methodological study based on the theoretical framework of Fleming, Reynolds and Wallace, held in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, from September 2022 to August 2023. The population was made up of seven experts, three nurses, two pharmacists and two nutritionists. The study was developed in three phases: "Pre-production" - literature review and script preparation; "Production" - script validity and video recording; and "Post-production" - video validity. Material appearance and content were validated using the Delphi technique and a Content Validity Index greater than or equal to 70% (CVI ≥0.7). Results: the video script/storyboard was developed and validated by seven experts, with 94.2% agreement. The video was validated and reached 99.2% agreement among experts in terms of functionality, usability, efficiency, audiovisual technique, environment and procedures. Experts suggested organizing the video into three parts, which involved general considerations related to feeding tubes (Video 1), nursing care related to preparation (Video 2) and medication administration in adult and elderly patients with a tube (Video 3). Conclusion: the audiovisual educational technology developed in this study in the form of video can contribute to training high school and higher education professionals as well as students of vocational training and undergraduate courses in nursing.

RESUMEN Objetivo: desarrollar y validar una tecnología educativa audiovisual en forma de video para agregar conocimientos científicos y prácticos a los profesionales de enfermería durante la preparación y administración de medicamentos orales vía sonda enteral. Método: se trata de un estudio metodológico, basado en el marco teórico de Fleming, Reynolds y Wallace. Realizado en Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brasil, de septiembre de 2022 a agosto de 2023. La población estuvo compuesta por siete especialistas, tres enfermeros, dos farmacéuticos y dos nutricionistas. Estudio desarrollado en tres fases: "Preproducción" - revisión de literatura y preparación de guión; "Producción" - validación de guión y grabación de vídeo; y "Postproducción" - validación de vídeo. La apariencia y contenido del material fueron validados mediante la técnica Delphi y el Índice de Validez de Contenido mayor o igual al 70% (IVC ≥0,7). Resultados: el guión/script/storyboard del vídeo fue desarrollado y validado por siete expertos, con un 94,2% de acuerdo. El vídeo fue validado y alcanzó un 99,2% de acuerdo entre expertos en cuanto a funcionalidad, usabilidad, eficiencia, técnica audiovisual, entorno y procedimientos. Los expertos sugirieron organizar el video en tres partes, que involucraron consideraciones generales relacionadas con las sondas enterales (Video 1), cuidados de enfermería relacionados con la preparación (Video 2) y administración de medicamentos en pacientes adultos y ancianos portadores de sonda (Video 3). Conclusión: la tecnología educativa audiovisual desarrollada en este estudio en forma de video puede contribuir a la formación de profesionales de la educación secundaria y superior, así como de estudiantes de cursos técnicos y de pregrado en enfermería.

RESUMO Objetivo: desenvolver e validar uma tecnologia educativa audiovisual na forma de vídeo para agregar conhecimentos científicos e práticos aos profissionais de Enfermagem durante o preparo e a administração de medicamentos orais via sonda enteral. Método: trata-se de um estudo metodológico, alicerçado no referencial teórico de Fleming, Reynolds e Wallace. Realizado em Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brasil, de setembro de 2022 a agosto de 2023. A população foi composta por sete especialistas, sendo três enfermeiras, duas farmacêuticas e duas nutricionistas. Estudo desenvolvido em três fases: "Pré-produção" - revisão da literatura e elaboração do roteiro; "Produção" - validação do roteiro e gravação do vídeo; e, "Pós-produção" - validação do vídeo. A aparência e o conteúdo do material foram validados pela técnica Delphi e pelo Índice de Validade de Conteúdo maior ou igual a 70% (IVC ≥0,7). Resultados: o roteiro/script/storyboard do vídeo foi desenvolvido e validado por sete especialistas, com 94,2% de concordância. O vídeo foi validado e atingiu 99,2% de concordância entre os especialistas nos quesitos funcionalidade, usabilidade, eficiência, técnica audiovisual, ambiente e procedimentos. Os especialistas sugeriram organizar o vídeo em três partes, as quais envolveram considerações gerais relacionadas às sondas enterais (Vídeo 1), cuidados de Enfermagem relacionados ao preparo (Vídeo 2) e à administração de medicamentos em pacientes adultos e idosos com sonda (Vídeo 3). Conclusão: a tecnologia educativa audiovisual desenvolvida neste estudo na forma de vídeo pode contribuir com a capacitação de profissionais de nível médio e superior, bem como de estudantes dos cursos técnicos e de graduação em Enfermagem.

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ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the anthropometric variables and body composition of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy based on the type of enteral diet received. Methods A case-series study involving 38 individuals with spastic quadriparetic cerebral palsy, aged four to 18 years, fed only by the enteral route, followed up at a Reference Hospital in the city of Recife (PE), Brazil. One group received an exclusively industrialized enteral diet, while the other received a mixed diet (industrialized and homemade). Weight, stature, arm circumference, and arm muscle area were measured. Body composition was assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Results There was no significant difference between the groups receiving industrialized and mixed diets, with a high stature deficit frequency (63.6% versus 68.7%; p=0.743), excess fat mass (93.3% versus 58.3%; p=0.060), and fat free mass deficit (73.3% versus 66.7%; p=1.000) observed in both groups. Regarding the nutritional composition of the enteral diet, 54.5% and 53.8% of the individuals in the industrialized and mixed diet groups, respectively, received an industrialized enteral diet with a hypercaloric, hyperlipidic, and hypoproteic nutritional composition. Conclusion It was concluded that there was no difference in anthropometric parameters and body composition based on the type of diet received. It should be considered that the nutritional composition of the most commonly used industrialized diet among the individuals in this study may have influenced the unfavorable outcomes, such as the high frequency of low muscle mass and excess fat mass. This highlights the need for the formulation and availability of an enteral diet that meets the nutritional needs of this population.

RESUMO Objetivo Investigar os parâmetros antropométricos e a composição corporal de crianças e adolescentes com paralisia cerebral em função do tipo de dieta enteral recebida. Métodos Estudo tipo série de casos, envolvendo 38 indivíduos com paralisia cerebral tetraparética espástica entre 4 e 18 anos, alimentados apenas por via alternativa, acompanhados em um Hospital de Referência em Recife, Pernambuco, Brasil. Um grupo recebia dieta enteral industrializada exclusiva e outro, dieta mista (industrializada e artesanal). Foram aferidos, peso, estatura, circunferência e área muscular do braço. A composição corporal se deu por meio da utilização de bioimpedância elétrica. Resultados Não houve diferença significante entre os grupos dieta industrializada e dieta mista, sendo constatada elevada frequência de déficit estatural (63,6% versus 68,7%; p=0,743), excesso de massa gorda (93,3% versus 58,3%; p=0,060) e déficit de massa livre de gordura (73,3% versus 66,7%; p=1,000), em ambos os grupos. Quanto à composição nutricional da dieta enteral ofertada, 54,5% e 53,8% dos indivíduos nos grupos dieta industrializada e dieta mista, respectivamente, recebiam dieta enteral industrializada de composição nutricional hipercalórica, hiperlipídica e hipoproteica. Conclusão Conclui-se que não houve diferença nos parâmetros antropométricos e na composição corporal em função do tipo de dieta recebida. Deve-se considerar que a composição nutricional da dieta industrializada mais utilizada pelos indivíduos dessa pesquisa pode ter influenciado os resultados desfavoráveis, como a elevada frequência de baixa massa muscular e excesso de massa gorda. Surgindo por sua vez, a necessidade da formulação e disponibilização de uma dieta enteral que atenda às necessidades nutricionais dessa população.

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Introdução: O câncer de cavidade oral constitui lesões da superfície da mucosa oral, e, devido às sequelas da doença e de seu tratamento, frequentemente ocorrem quadros de disfagia. Quando a alimentação por via oral se torna impossibilitada, é fundamental a indicação de vias alternativas de alimentação. Objetivo: verificar a ocorrência e os fatores associados ao uso de via alternativa de alimentação após câncer de língua. Método: A busca foi conduzida por dois pesquisadores independentes nas bases de dados Medline (Pubmed), LILACS, SciELO, Scopus, WEB OF SCIENCE e BIREME sem restrição de idioma e localização, no período de 2010 a 2021. Para complementar e evitar viés de risco foi realizada uma busca por literatura cinza no Google Scholar. Critérios de Seleção: A revisão sistemática foi conduzida conforme as recomendações do Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Foram incluídos na pesquisa estudos que obtiveram pontuação ≥ a 6 pontos segundo o protocolo para pontuação qualitativa proposto por Pithon. Resultados: Os estudos mostram que a maioria dos indivíduos com câncer oral desenvolvem uma perda significativa de peso, necessitando de intervenção. O estágio geral da doença é um preditor significativo de perda de peso crítica em pacientes em tratamento. Conclusão: A indicação de via alternativa de alimentação após câncer de língua foi de 19,3% a 68,2%, e os fatores associados a essa indicação de VAA foram o estágio geral, cirurgia associada à terapia adjuvante, má adesão ao tratamento multidisciplinar, presença de complicações e baixa sobrevida. (AU)

Introduction: Oral cavity cancer constitutes lesions on the surface of the oral mucosa and, due to the consequences of the disease and its treatment, dysphagia often occurs. When oral feeding becomes impossible, it is essential to indicate alternative feeding routes. Objective: to verify the occurrence and factors associated with the use of an alternative feeding route after tongue cancer. Method: The search was conducted by two independent researchers in the Medline (Pubmed), LILACS, SciELO, Scopus, WEB OF SCIENCE and BIREME databases without language and location restrictions, from 2010 to 2021. To complement and to avoid risk bias, a search for gray literature on Google Scholar was performed. Selection Criteria: The systematic review was conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Studies that scored ≥ 6 points according to the protocol for qualitative scoring proposed by Pithon. Results: Studies show that most individuals with oral cancer develop significant weight loss, requiring intervention. The overall stage of the disease is a significant predictor of critical weight loss in patients undergoing treatment. Conclusion: The indication of an alternative feeding route after tongue cancer was 19.3% to 68.2%, and the factors associated with this indication of AAV were the general stage, surgery associated with adjuvant therapy, poor adherence to multidisciplinary treatment, presence of complications and poor survival. (AU)

Introducción: El cáncer de cavidad oral constituye lesiones en la superficie de la mucosa oral y, debido a las consecuencias de la enfermedad y su tratamiento, es frecuente que se presente disfagia. Cuando la alimentación oral se hace imposible, es imprescindible la indicación de vías alternativas de alimentación. Objetivo: verificar la ocurrencia y los factores asociados al uso de una vía alternativa de alimentación después del cáncer de lengua. Método: La búsqueda fue realizada por dos investigadores independientes en las bases de datos Medline (Pubmed), LILACS, SciELO, Scopus, WEB OF SCIENCE y BIREME, sin restricciones de idioma y ubicación, de 2010 a 2021. Para complementar y Evitar riesgo de sesgo, se realizó una búsqueda de literatura gris en Google Scholar. Criterios de selección: La revisión sistemática se llevó a cabo de acuerdo con las recomendaciones de Elementos de informe preferidos para revisiones sistemáticas y metanálisis (PRISMA). Los estudios que puntuaron ≥ 6 puntos según el protocolo de puntuación cualitativa propuesto por Pithon et al. (2015). Resultados: Los estudios muestran que la mayoría de las personas con cáncer oral desarrollan una pérdida de peso significativa, lo que requiere intervención. El estadio general de la enfermedad es un predictor significativo de pérdida de peso crítica en pacientes que reciben tratamiento. Conclusión: La indicación de vía alternativa de alimentación tras cáncer de lengua varió del 19,3% al 68,2%, y los factores asociados a esta indicación de AAV fueron el estadio general, cirugía asociada a terapia adyuvante, mala adherencia al tratamiento multidisciplinario, presencia de complicaciones y baja supervivencia. (AU)

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