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Irritable infant syndrome: theoretical perspectives and practice implications.

M R Keefe1

  • 1Children's Hospital, Denver, Colorado.

ANS. Advances in Nursing Science
|April 1, 1988
PubMed
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.

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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.

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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.