Workshop Report: Enteral Feeding Practical approaches

Workshop Report: Enteral Feeding Practical approaches

Organized by:UG &PG Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Institution: St. Philomena’s College (Autonomous), Bannimantap, Mysuru – 15
Date: 27 November 2025
Time: 1.00 P.M. to 4.45 P.M.
Venue: Room No. 59, MBA II Floor, PG Block

Introduction

The PG Department of Food Science and Nutrition organized a Workshop on Enteral Feeding – Practical Approaches to enhance postgraduate students’ understanding of the principles, practices and clinical applications of enteral nutrition. The event aimed to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical insights from clinical dietetic practice.

 Dignitaries and Key Personnel

Leadership & Administration

• President: Rev. Dr. Lourd Us Prasad Joseph, Rector & Manager
• Rev. Fr. Gnana Pragasam, Administrator
• Rev. Fr. David Sagararaj S, Assistant to Rector
• Dr. Ravi J D Saldanha, Principal
• Dr. Noor Mubasheer, PG Coordinator
• Mr. Ronald Prakash Cutinha, Vice Principal (Admin.)

Guest Speaker

• Dr. Chandan Vinay S, PhD, Dietician, ESIC Hospital, Peenya, Bengaluru

Organizing Team

• Dr. Seema Siddiqi, Assistant Professor & HOD
• Mrs. Abhisheka Merry, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Kaneez Haleema, Assistant Professor

Purpose and Objectives

The workshop was designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of clinical enteral feeding practices. The key objectives were:

• To introduce the principles and indications of enteral feeding.
• To demonstrate various types of kitchen feeds and enteral formulas and administration techniques.
• To discuss monitoring parameters, potential complications, and nutritional assessment involved in enteral feeding.
• To foster interaction with clinical dietetics professionals, thereby exposing students to real-world case scenarios.
• Summary

Opening Session

The event commenced with a warm welcome and opening remarks delivered by the departmental leadership and organizing team, highlighting the importance of enteral nutrition in modern clinical dietetics.

Technical Session by Guest Speaker

Dr. Chandan Vinay S delivered an in-depth and engaging presentation covering:

• Clinical indications for initiating enteral feeding
• Selection and comparison of enteral formulas
• Methods of delivery: bolus, intermittent, and continuous feeding
• Tube placement considerations and patient monitoring
• Management of complications such as intolerance, tube blockage, and aspiration risk
• Case-based discussions from hospital practice.
• Practical demonstration of the feeds using Ryle’s tubes of 12”, 14” and 16” French units.

Interactive Session

A vibrant Q&A session followed, during which students asked practical questions regarding formula choice, feeding intolerance management, and patient-specific dietetic interventions.

Practical demonstration of kitchen feeds and commercial formulas, participants with the organizing team and invited speaker

Closing Session

The workshop concluded with closing remarks and a formal acknowledgement of the guest speaker, dignitaries, participants, and the organizing committee.

Attendance and Participation

The workshop witnessed active participation from postgraduate students, faculty members, and institutional administrators. Student engagement was notably high during the interactive segments, reflecting keen interest in clinical nutrition practices.

Outcomes and Recommendations

Outcomes

• Enhanced understanding of practical enteral feeding concepts.
• Improved ability to connect theoretical coursework with clinical application.
• Strengthened professional interaction between students and practicing dieticians.

Recommendations for Future Programs

• Incorporation of hands-on demonstrations or simulation exercises on tube feeding setup and measurements.
• Distribution of printed or digital reference materials, including feeding protocols and formula comparison charts.
• Organization of focused follow-up sessions on paediatric enteral feeding or home enteral nutrition.

Acknowledgements

The department extends heartfelt thanks to:

• Rev. Dr. Lourd Us Prasad Joseph for his leadership and support
• The college administration for their gracious presence
• Dr. Chandan Vinay S for his insightful expert session
• The organizing team — Dr. Seema Siddiqi, Mrs. Abhisheka Mary, and Dr. Kaneez Haleema — for their dedicated coordination.