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Concept of Pediatric Feeding Problems From the Parent Perspective
Hayley Henrikson Estrem1, Britt Frisk Pados, Suzanne Thoyre
1Hayley Henrikson Estrem is a Postdoctoral Associate, Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC. The author can be reached via e-mail at hayley.estrem@duke.eduBritt Frisk Pados is a Research Associate and Project Coordinator, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC.Suzanne Thoyre is a Frances Hill Fox Distinguished Term Professor, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC.Kathleen Knafl is a Frances Hill Fox Distinguished Professor, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC.Cara McComish is an Assistant Professor, Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Department of Allied Health Sciences, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC.Jinhee Park is an Assistant Professor, Boston College Connell School of Nursing, Chestnut Hill, MA.
Parents view pediatric feeding problems as a family journey, not just a child
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Child Development
- Family Medicine
Background:
- Feeding difficulties affect a significant portion of children.
- Lack of a common definition for pediatric feeding problems hinders communication.
- Family perspectives are often missing in conceptualizing feeding issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how family caregivers conceptualize pediatric feeding problems.
- To understand the parental experience of childhood feeding difficulties.
Main Methods:
- Empirical phase of a concept analysis.
- Interviews with 12 parents of children with feeding problems.
- Thematic analysis of coded interview data.
Main Results:
- Parents perceive feeding problems as a process or journey.
- Key themes include problematic child feeding behaviors, restricted intake, and growth concerns.
- Feeding issues are seen as a condition integrated into family life.
Conclusions:
- Parental conceptualization differs from provider-centric views.
- Incorporating family perspectives is crucial for understanding feeding problems.
- Nurses can facilitate interdisciplinary, family-centered care for these families.
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