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Changes in Oral Feeding in Preterm Infants Two Weeks After Hospital Discharge

Rita H Pickler1, Barbara A Reyna, Junyanee Boonmee Griffin

  • 1Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 11016, Cincinnati, OH 45229, .

Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews : NAINR
|November 28, 2012
PubMed

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Preterm infant feeding skills evolve selectively after hospital discharge. Early feeding skills at discharge predict later abilities, suggesting improved pre-discharge support is crucial for infant feeding success.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Pediatric feeding disorders
  • Infant development

Background:

  • Preterm infants often face feeding challenges post-discharge.
  • Limited research addresses feeding skill changes in the immediate post-discharge period.
  • Parental stress is frequently reported during infant feeding at home.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify changes in preterm infant feeding skills from hospital discharge to two weeks post-discharge.
  • To identify predictors of post-discharge feeding skill.
  • To inform strategies for supporting successful infant feeding transitions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from two studies involving 85 preterm infants.
  • Employed the Early Feeding Skills Assessment (EFSA) to measure feeding abilities.
  • Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and regression.

Main Results:

  • Preterm infant feeding skills demonstrated selective changes between discharge and two weeks post-discharge.
  • Infant feeding skills at discharge were significant predictors of skills at two weeks post-discharge.
  • Specific feeding skills showed varying patterns of change.

Conclusions:

  • The immediate post-discharge period is a critical window for feeding skill development.
  • Enhanced pre-discharge assessment and parent education may improve feeding outcomes.
  • Interventions targeting discharge readiness can reduce parental stress and promote positive feeding experiences.

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