Feeding is a complex process involving 26 muscles, six nerves, and the coordinated interaction among several of the body’s organs and systems. In children, this occurs in the context of the parent–child dyad. A disruption in any of these systems places a child at risk for a feeding disorder. Over 2.3 million children under the age of 5 nationally experience severe pediatric feeding disorders annually.
Our two-quarter class, Design For Pediatric Feeding Challenges, focused on the pediatric population who have feeding challenges in the neonatal ICU, the labor and delivery room, and at home once discharged.
Our aim is to teach design thinking methodology as a pathway for medical device and/or systems innovation. In addition students will learn the Stanford BioDesign method for needs prioritization, and storytelling techniques for creating compelling presentations.
