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Feeding the infant with congenital heart disease: an occupational performance challenge

C Imms1

  • 1La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia. c.imms@latrobe.edu.au

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|November 29, 2001
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Infants with congenital heart disease (CHD) often face feeding challenges impacting development. The Canadian Model of Occupational Performance (CMOP) provides a framework for understanding and addressing these complex feeding issues.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational therapy
  • Pediatric health
  • Developmental science

Background:

  • Infant feeding is crucial for physical, cognitive, and affective development.
  • Congenital heart disease (CHD) survival rates are increasing.
  • Infants with CHD frequently experience feeding difficulties impacting growth and caregiver well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore infant feeding complexities in congenital heart disease (CHD) using the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance (CMOP).
  • To highlight the clinical relevance of the CMOP in addressing feeding challenges in infants with CHD.
  • To identify research needs for developing evidence-based interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review across multiple disciplines.
  • Application of the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance (CMOP) as a theoretical framework.
  • Analysis of feeding experiences in infants with CHD.

Main Results:

  • Feeding difficulties are common and significant for infants with CHD.
  • The CMOP effectively organizes the complexities of infant feeding in the context of CHD.
  • Existing literature supports the CMOP's applicability but indicates a need for further research.

Conclusions:

  • The CMOP framework is valuable for understanding and addressing feeding challenges in infants with CHD.
  • Further research is needed to develop and implement evidence-based interventions from both infant and caregiver perspectives.
  • Occupational therapy interventions guided by the CMOP can support the critical occupation of feeding for infants with CHD and their families.

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