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An alternative supplemental feeding method for preterm infants: the supplemental feeding tube device

Müjde Çalıkuşu İncekar1, Seda Çağlar2, Fatma Kaya Narter3

  • 1Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Yüksek İhtisas University, Ankara, Turkey

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
|May 16, 2021
PubMed

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The supplemental feeding tube device (SFTD) and bottle feeding methods showed similar outcomes for preterm infant weight gain, breastfeeding success, and hospital stay duration. Both methods supported improved breastfeeding scores over time.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Infant nutrition
  • Lactation studies

Background:

  • Preterm infants often require specialized feeding support.
  • Evaluating different feeding methods is crucial for optimizing infant outcomes.
  • Breastfeeding success and duration are key indicators in neonatal care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effects of the supplemental feeding tube device (SFTD) and standard bottle feeding.
  • To assess impacts on weight gain in preterm infants.
  • To evaluate transition to full breastfeeding, breastfeeding success, and hospital discharge duration.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 46 preterm infants.
  • Infants were divided into two groups: SFTD (study) and bottle (control).
  • Data collected using information forms, infant feeding follow-up, and the LATCH breastfeeding assessment instrument.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant difference in daily weight gain between the SFTD and bottle groups.
  • Infants in the SFTD group transitioned to full breastfeeding slightly earlier (4.70 days vs. 6.00 days).
  • LATCH scores improved significantly in both groups; discharge duration was shorter in the SFTD group, though not statistically significant.

Conclusions:

  • The supplemental feeding tube device (SFTD) and bottle feeding methods demonstrate comparable effectiveness.
  • Both methods support positive breastfeeding outcomes and infant weight gain.
  • Further research may explore subtle differences in discharge duration and transition to breastfeeding.
Abstract

Keywords:
Bottle feedingbreastfeedingneonatal intensive care unitprematuresupplemental feeding methods

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