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The nature and diversity of problems leading to failure to thrive

R Humphry1

  • 1Associate Professor, Division of OT, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC.

Occupational Therapy in Health Care
|August 13, 2013
PubMed

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Failure to thrive (FTT) in infants poses risks for development, requiring intervention. A multi-systems model helps occupational therapists assess and address complex FTT factors for better outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Development
  • Occupational Therapy

Background:

  • Failure to thrive (FTT) in infants is linked to developmental delays and necessitates intervention.
  • Infants with FTT and their families present multifaceted challenges impacting successful outcomes.
  • The traditional organic versus nonorganic FTT classification is overly simplistic for effective assessment and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the literature on factors contributing to infant failure to thrive.
  • To present a multi-systems model for organizing FTT contributing factors.
  • To guide occupational therapists in assessment and intervention strategies for FTT.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on failure to thrive.
  • Development of a multi-systems model.
  • Emphasis on interactive systems for assessment and intervention planning.

Main Results:

  • A multi-systems model provides a framework to organize diverse factors in FTT.
  • The model highlights the interactive nature of systems influencing FTT.
  • Occupational therapists can utilize this model for comprehensive assessment.

Conclusions:

  • The multi-systems model offers a more effective approach than traditional FTT classifications.
  • Understanding interactive systems is crucial for identifying FTT issues.
  • This model enhances opportunities for targeted occupational therapy interventions in FTT.

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