Physical Activity, Physical Function, Muscle Strength, and Body Composition:Pediatric Intestinal Failure Practice Recommendations
Background: Pediatric survival rates in intestinal failure (IF) and transplant (ITx) have improved over time. However, surgery and prolonged hospitalization can impact motor development and levels of physical activity (PA), which is an essential health behaviour for physical, social, and mental health. This position paper provides clinical recommendations to optimize PA, strength, and exercise in children with IF and ITx.
Authors
- Dianna Yanchis
- Catherine Patterson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0765-5144)
- Stephanie So (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1548-4105)
- Bianca C. Bondi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1463-0797)
- Christina Belza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6917-295X)
- Jemma Mears
- Taru Palsa
- Sydney Dempster
- Dorsa Fathianpour
Institutions
- University of Toronto (CA)
- Hospital for Sick Children (CA)
- Helsinki Children's Hospital (FI)
- Birmingham Children's Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Intestinal failure.
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intf.2025.100075
- Primary Topic
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00