The Optimal State Scoring Tool: guidance for interdisciplinary care of infants with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia and its relation to linear growth

Development of a bronchopulmonary dysplasia nutrition focused physical examination tool: A modified Delphi study

“…9,11,14 The current practice of evaluating anthropometric data and conducting the pediatric NFPE appears inadequate to guide the pediatric nutrition professional in adequately addressing the needs of this specific population. 19,20 Based on the results of a to adjust their initial responses after reading the anonymized comments of their peers and evaluating the group mean ratings, which is a hallmark of the Delphi process. 21 Responses by the panel did not result in any significant modifications to components initially proposed by the team, although two new BPD NFPE components were proposed by the panel and achieved consensus (Table 3).…”

“…19 Logan et al, along with the authors of a recent publication from the BPD collaborative, a consortium of clinicians from 27 institutions focused on addressing gaps in managing severe BPD, discuss factors including respiratory status, gastrointestinal (GI) complications, and neurological milestones that impact nutrition needs. 19,20 Incorporating these into a more complete nutritional assessment may help avoid metabolic derangements resulting from inappropriate or inadequate delivery of energy and macro-and micronutrients. Therefore, the objective of this study was to develop a BPD specific NFPE (BPD NFPE) tool to assist the clinician in recognizing nutrition risks in this vulnerable population.…”