Food refusal in children: A review of the literature

Williams, Keith E.; Field, Douglas G.; Seiverling, Laura

doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2010.01.001

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“…Although numerous researchers have documented treatment outcomes for feeding disorders, few attempts have been made to summarize or evaluate this body of evidence (see Kerwin 1999;Ledford and Gast 2006;Williams et al 2010). Kerwin conducted the first comprehensive literature review in this area, summarizing studies published between 1970 and 1997.…”

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Pediatric Feeding Disorders: A Quantitative Synthesis of Treatment Outcomes

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Jaquess

Morton

et al. 2010

Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev

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A systematic review of the literature regarding treatment of pediatric feeding disorders was conducted. Articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals (1970-2010) evaluating treatment of severe food refusal or selectivity were identified. Studies demonstrating strict experimental control were selected and analyzed. Forty-eight single-case research studies reporting outcomes for 96 participants were included in the review. Most children presented with complex medical and developmental concerns and were treated at multidisciplinary feeding disorders programs. All studies involved behavioral intervention; no well-controlled studies evaluating feeding interventions by other theoretical perspectives or clinical disciplines met inclusion criteria. Results indicated that behavioral intervention was associated with significant improvements in feeding behavior. Clinical and research implications are discussed, including movement toward the identification of key behavioral antecedents and consequences that promote appropriate mealtime performance, as well as the need to better document outcomes beyond behavioral improvements, such as changes in anthropometric parameters, generalization of treatment gains to caregivers, and improvements in nutritional status.

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Pediatric Feeding Disorders: A Quantitative Synthesis of Treatment Outcomes

Sharp

Jaquess

Morton

et al. 2010

Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev

232

165

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“…It has been shown frequently that escape is the most common reinforcer for food refusal and that the most effective treatments typically include some component to prevent the child from avoiding the food presented (Bachmeyer, 2009;Cooper et al, 1995;Piazza, Patel, Gulotta, Sevin & Layer, 2003;Williams, Field, & Seiverling, 2010). In addition, even when other reinforcers such as attention and tangibles have been identified, the necessary component to an effective intervention has been shown to be escape extinction, suggesting that any positive reinforcers identified may augment the effects of treatment but may not be solely sufficient to increase food acceptance (Patel, Piazza, Martinez, Volkert, & Santana, 2002;Reed et al, 2004).…”

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A Comparison of Descriptive and Functional Analyses of Inappropriate Mealtime Behavior

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England

Sarcia

et al. 2016

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“…Management of children with continued food refusal requires psychological and behavioral management as well as caregiver training. 10 Due to poor oral intake, a nasal feeding tube is often required for nutrition. 10 Follow-up electrodiagnostic testing may be valuable for assessment of peripheral nerve improvement.…”

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