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Living with a colicky infant.

Marsha L Cirgin Ellett1, Melinda Swenson

  • 1Indiana University School of Nursing, Family Health, Rm. 312B, 1111 Middle Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. mlellett@iupui.edu

Gastroenterology Nursing : the Official Journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
|March 2, 2005
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Caring for infants with colic is challenging, causing parents significant distress. This study highlights the emotional toll and isolation experienced by parents of colicky infants.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Psychology
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Infant colic is defined as prolonged, intense crying in healthy infants without an identifiable cause.
  • Parental experiences with infant colic are often characterized by significant emotional distress and challenges in caregiving.
  • Previous qualitative research on infant colic has provided limited insights into the parental lived experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and describe the lived experiences of parents caring for infants diagnosed with colic.
  • To identify the key themes and challenges associated with managing infant colic from the parental perspective.
  • To incorporate the perspectives of fathers into the understanding of infant colic's impact on families.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative, descriptive multiple case study design was employed.

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  • In-depth interviews were conducted with parents of 15 colicky infants (n=15 couples/individuals).
  • Interviews were conducted both in-person (n=5) and via email (n=10), demonstrating the feasibility of remote data collection.

    • Main Results:

    • Three primary themes emerged: the infant's crying, parental emotions (anger, frustration, worry, guilt), and parental feelings (hopelessness, helplessness, isolation, feeling unloved).
    • The study provides a rich, detailed description of parental experiences, expanding on previous qualitative findings.
    • Fathers' perspectives on living with a colicky infant were included, offering a more comprehensive family view.

    Conclusions:

    • Infant colic profoundly impacts parental well-being, leading to a range of negative emotions and feelings.
    • Qualitative in-depth interviews are effective for gathering rich data on parental experiences, even when conducted remotely via email.
    • This research underscores the need for greater support systems and understanding for families coping with infant colic.