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Parent-infant interaction during feeding when the infant has congenital heart disease

M L Lobo

    Journal of Pediatric Nursing
    |April 1, 1992
    PubMed

    Insights

    Infants with congenital heart disease (CHD) show distinct feeding interaction behaviors. Mothers of infants with CHD also exhibit differences, highlighting the need for further research into these parent-infant interactions.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Nursing
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Cardiology

    Background:

    • Parent-infant interaction (PII) is crucial for infant development.
    • Congenital heart disease (CHD) can impact infant behavior and feeding.
    • Limited research exists on PII during feeding for infants with CHD.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine PII during feeding in infants with CHD.
    • To compare feeding interaction behaviors of infants with CHD and healthy controls.
    • To identify specific differences in infant and maternal behaviors.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized the Nursing Child Assessment Feeding Scale (NCAFS).
    • Studied 20 mother-infant dyads (10 with CHD, 10 controls).
    • Compared NCAFS scores between groups.

    Main Results:

    • Infants with CHD had significantly lower NCAFS scores for Responsiveness to Caregiver and Clarity of Cues.
    • Mothers of infants with CHD scored significantly lower on the Social Emotional Growth Fostering subscale.
    • Demonstrated specific behavioral differences in infants with CHD during feeding.

    Conclusions:

    • Infants with CHD exhibit unique feeding interaction patterns.
    • Maternal interaction styles may differ when caring for infants with CHD.
    • Further investigation into feeding interactions for infants with CHD is warranted.

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