Table 3 Feeding and I-GERQ-R outcomes by feeding method at inception.
Outcome | Conventional | Study | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Among those tube-fed at inception | N = 18 | N = 20 | |
Achieved exclusive oral feeding | 11 (61) | 7 (35) | 0.11 |
Achieved I-GERQ-R decrease ≥ 6 | 7/17 (41) | 8 (40) | 0.94 |
Achieved PO or I-GERQ-R decrease ≥ 6 | 14 (78) | 13 (65) | 0.39 |
Achieved exclusive oral feeding + I-GERQ-R decrease ≥ 6 | 4/17 (24) | 2 (10) | 0.38 |
Among those PO-fed at inception | N = 17 | N = 17 | |
Maintained PO | 16 (94) | 17 (100) | 1.0 |
Achieved I-GERQ-R decrease ≥ 6 | 4/14 (29) | 5/14 (36) | 1.0 |
Maintained PO or I-GERQ-R decrease ≥ 6 | 16 (94) | 17 (100) | 1.0 |
Maintained PO + I-GERQ-R decrease ≥ 6 | 4/14 (29) | 5/14 (36) | 1.0 |
