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Irritable infant syndrome: theoretical perspectives and practice implications.
1Children's Hospital, Denver, Colorado.
ANS. Advances in Nursing Science
|April 1, 1988
Summary
Existing infant colic theories are weak, leading to poor management. This study proposes viewing excessive crying as a developmental behavioral disorder, offering new approaches for irritable infants.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Developmental Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Infant colic management is hindered by conceptually weak and unsubstantiated theories.
- Current approaches to persistent infant crying are often inconsistent and ineffective.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel theoretical perspective on infant colic.
- To reframe excessive crying as a developmental behavioral disorder.
- To discuss clinical implications for healthcare providers managing irritable infants.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical review and conceptual analysis.
- Development of a new model for understanding infant crying.
- Discussion of clinical applications for nursing practice.
Main Results:
- Identified limitations in existing theories of infant colic.
- Proposed a developmental behavioral disorder model for excessive infant crying.
- Outlined practical implications for healthcare professionals.
Conclusions:
- A developmental behavioral disorder framework offers a more robust understanding of infant colic.
- This new perspective can guide more effective management strategies for families with irritable infants.
- Nurses play a crucial role in applying this model to support families.