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The Effect of Supplemental Nursing System on Sucking Success, Weight Gain Findings and Bilirubin Level in Newborns: A
Eda Gülbetekin1, Fatma Gül Can2
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Igdır University, Igdır, Turkey. eda.gulbetekin@igdir.edu.tr.
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The supplemental nursing system positively impacts newborn sucking success, weight gain, and bilirubin levels. This feeding method supports infant development and health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal care
- Pediatric nutrition
- Lactation support
Background:
- Newborn feeding challenges can impact infant health.
- Effective breastfeeding support is crucial for neonatal development.
- Supplemental feeding methods require evaluation for efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a supplemental nursing system on newborn outcomes.
- To evaluate the effect on sucking success, weight gain, and bilirubin levels.
- To provide evidence for improved neonatal feeding practices.
Main Methods:
- Randomized controlled trial involving 71 newborns in a Neonatal Intensive Care Clinic.
- Utilized Infant Follow-up Form, LATCH Breastfeeding Diagnostic Scale, and Mother-Infant Communication Form.
- Monitored infant weight with a Charder baby scale and bilirubin levels via transcutaneous measurement.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant improvements observed in the intervention group.
- Positive effects noted in sucking success, weight gain, and bilirubin levels (p < 0.05).
- The supplemental nursing system demonstrated measurable benefits for newborns.
Conclusions:
- Supplemental nursing system feeding positively influences infant sucking success.
- The system aids in achieving better weight gain findings in newborns.
- Supplemental nursing system contributes to reduced bilirubin levels in neonates.
Purpose:
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of supplemental nursing system on, sucking success, weight gain findings and bilirubin levels in newborns.
Design And Methods:
The study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial. The population of the research consisted of 71 infants who received care and treatment at the Neonatal Intensive Care Clinic of the hospital located in a province in eastern Turkey between February and June 2023. In the study, the "Infant Follow-up Form" to access the birth-related characteristics of infants and mothers, the "LATCH Breastfeeding Diagnostic Scale," to diagnose the process of switching to full breastfeeding and the "Mother-Infant Communication Form" were used. The body weights of the infants were monitored using a Charder baby scale and bilirubin levels were measured using a Drager brand transcutaneous bilirubin measuring device.
Results:
The difference between the groups in terms of the mean sucking success, weight gain findings and bilirubin levels scores was statistically significant (p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
Feeding an infant with the supplemental nursing system had a positive effect on sucking success, weight gain findings and bilirubin levels.
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