Qualitative Study Explores Parent Experiences with Home-Based Tube Weaning: Standard Care vs mHealth App Support
247 Health News Editorial
·24 May 2026
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·clinical-trialsNew qualitative study compares parent experiences of home-based feeding tube weaning using traditional care versus mobile health app support. Research examines family perspectives on two care delivery models for pediatric feeding disorders.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
References
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