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Clinical health problem: failure to thrive

R F Lopez¹, L Schumann

¹University of Arizona, Tucson, USA.

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

|December 10, 1997

Summary

Families with non-organic failure to thrive (NOFTT) require interventions addressing behaviors and stressors impacting infant caloric intake. A holistic primary care approach is feasible and cost-effective for managing NOFTT.

Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Public Health
Family Medicine

Background:

Non-organic failure to thrive (NOFTT) presents complex challenges for families, often stemming from multiple sources.
Decreased caloric intake in infants requires interventions targeting behavioral and environmental factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline a holistic approach for managing NOFTT within a primary care setting.
To emphasize the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of early intervention and community resource referral.

Main Methods:

Utilizing practitioners for sensitive maternal counseling on diet and health perceptions.
Identifying infant feeding difficulties and referring to specialized Failure to Thrive (FTT) clinics.
Leveraging public health nurses for family assessment, health teaching, and community resource linkage.

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Primary care management of NOFTT is achievable.
Interventions can address behavioral and stress-related factors contributing to poor caloric intake.
Referrals to specialized clinics and community resources enhance family support.

Conclusions:

A holistic, multi-faceted approach in primary care is effective for NOFTT management.
Early identification and intervention, supported by public health nurses and community resources, are crucial.
Practitioner-led management in primary care settings is both feasible and cost-effective.