The Kumagai Method Utilizing the Pigeon Bottle Feeder with a Long Nipple: A Descriptive Study for the Development of Feeding Techniques for Children with Cleft Lip and/or Palate

• Main Authors: Shingo Ueki (Author), Yukari Kumagai (Author), Yumi Hirai (Author), Eri Nagatomo (Author), Shoko Miyauchi (Author), Takuro Inoue (Author), Qi An (Author), Junko Miyata (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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We aimed to identify the steps involved in the Kumagai method-an experimental nursing procedure to feed children with cleft lip and/or palate, using a feeder with a long nipple. We conducted a descriptive study, enrolling five specialist nurses who have mastered the Kumagai method. Their approaches...