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Erdost ŞK, Gözen D. The effect of position on feeding performance in infants with cleft lip and palate: Quasiexperimental study. J SPEC PEDIATR NURS 2024; 29:e12428. [PMID: 38800888 DOI: 10.1111/jspn.12428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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PURPOSE This single-group, quasiexperimental study was conducted to determine the effect of feeding position on the physiological parameters and feeding performance of term-born infants with cleft lip and palate (CLP) in the preoperative period. METHODS The study sample consisted of 45 infants aged 0-6 months with CLP followed up preoperatively in our outpatient clinic between January 2021 and 2022. Infants who were being fed with a specialty bottle for babies with CLP and whose families consented to participate in the study were included. After 2 h of fasting, the infants were fed in the elevated supine (ESU) position for the first meal, then in the elevated side-lying (ESL) position for the second meal after another 2 h of fasting. The infants' heart rate and oxygen saturation values before, during, and after each feed and indicators of feeding performance were compared between the positions. RESULTS There was no significant difference between the positions in terms of heart rate and oxygen saturation before, during, or after feeding (p > .05). There was no statistically significant difference in measures of feeding performance according to the infants' feeding position (p > .05). CONCLUSION According to the findings obtained in this study, infants with CLP showed no statistically significant differences in heart rate, oxygen saturation, or feeding performance when fed in the ESL and ESU positions. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS However, despite the lack of statistical significance, both physiological values and feeding performance tended to be better when the infants were fed in the ESL position, nurses can practice ESL position according to the infant's opposite direction of the side of the cleft lip or palate.
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- Şerife Kartal Erdost
- Health Science Faculty, Department of Nursing, İstanbul Kültür University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Pediatric Nursing, School of Nursing, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Duruvasal PD, Devi U, Patil U, Sethuraman G. Comparison of Paladai Cup Against Nifty Cup Feeding in Preterm Low-Birth-Weight Infants: An Open-Labeled Randomized Controlled Trial. Breastfeed Med 2024; 19:554-559. [PMID: 38634633 DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2023.0308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Background: Neonatal Intuitive Feeding Technology (NIFTY) cup feeding has been found to be feasible in preterm low-birth-weight babies. However, literature on direct comparison of the same with paladai feeding is lacking. Methods: In this open-labeled, randomized controlled trial, preterm infants (<34 weeks/<1800 g) on full oral gastric tube feeding for at least 3 consecutive days, eligible to be given a trial of suck and swallow cup feeding, prior to initiation of direct breastfeeding, were randomized to the two feeding intervention groups: paladai cup and Nifty cup. The primary outcome was the time taken from initiation of oral cup feeds to reaching complete gavage-free cup feeds for at least 24 hours. Secondary outcomes were the ease of use of both instruments, the adverse effects during and within 10 minutes after feeding, and anthropometric parameters (head circumference and weight gain). Results: The median (IQR) time taken from initiation to complete transition to full cup feeding for at least 24 hours was not significantly different [4(3,7) days in Nifty cup group versus 3(2,6) days in paladai cup group, p = 0.25]. Mean ± SD weight gain from intervention to discharge was also similar in both the groups (16 ± 6 g/kg/day in Nifty cup group versus 17 ± 5 g/kg/day in paladai cup group, p = 0.18). Adverse events did not differ (32.9% in group A versus 27.1% in group B, p = 0.580). Nurses did not find any difference in ease of teaching caregivers [median (IQR) Nifty cup group 4(4,5) versus paladai cup group 4(4,5), p = 0.13]. Conclusion: The efficacy and adverse event rates were similar between Nifty cup feeding and paladai cup feeding in preterm infants. Both feeding modalities can be used prior to transition to direct breastfeeding in preterm low-birth-weight infants.
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- Department of Neonatology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram, India
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Kuitunen I. Why do we fear bottles and pacifiers? Acta Paediatr 2023; 112:1392-1394. [PMID: 37277973 DOI: 10.1111/apa.16780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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- Ilari Kuitunen
- Department of Pediatrics, Mikkeli Central Hospital, Mikkeli, Finland
- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Department of Pediatrics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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Gujjar N, Kalyan G, Kumar J, Kumar P, Sirswal S. Nifty Cup Versus Katori-Spoon Feeding in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Breastfeed Med 2023; 18:233-240. [PMID: 36752724 DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2022.0197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Background: Many preterm infants cannot breastfeed directly and depend on other feeding methods. Multiple studies have compared feeding methods for such infants; however, the best method remains unknown. We compared Nifty cup with Katori-spoon feeding in preterm neonates deemed fit for oral feeding. Methods: This open-label randomized controlled trial was performed in a level III neonatal unit. Preterm (<34 weeks) neonates deemed fit to initiate oral feeding were randomly allocated to the Nifty cup and Katori-spoon groups. Patients were followed up until 40 (±2) weeks of postmenstrual age or until death, whichever occurred earlier. The primary outcome was time to achieve full oral feeding. The secondary outcomes included the time spent per feeding session, time to full direct breastfeeding, anthropometry at discharge, duration of hospitalization, and mortality. The opinions of mothers and nurses were recorded using a structured questionnaire. Results: A total of 106 participants (53 in each group) were randomized and analyzed for the primary outcome. The median (1st, 3rd quartile) time to achieve complete oral feeds was 5 (2, 11) versus 6 (4, 11) days in the Nifty cup versus Katori-spoon groups, respectively (p = 0.2). Infants in the Nifty cup group reached full breastfeeds earlier (mean difference = 12.6 days; 95% confidence interval: 4.3 to 20.8, p = 0.003) and had less vomiting (9.4% versus 26.4%, p = 0.023). Mothers and nurses felt that breast milk expression and feeding with a Nifty cup was easier. Conclusions: Compared to the Katori-spoon, feeding with a Nifty cup did not shorten the time to full oral feeds. However, it helps in attaining full breastfeeds earlier than the Katori-spoon. Trial Registration: Clinical Trials Registry-India (CTRI/2021/06/034252).
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- Neetu Gujjar
- National Institute of Nursing Education, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- National Institute of Nursing Education, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Neonatal Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Neonatal Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- National Institute of Nursing Education, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Cheng H, Rossiter C, Size D, Denney‐Wilson E. Comprehensiveness of infant formula and bottle feeding resources: A review of information from Australian healthcare organisations. MATERNAL & CHILD NUTRITION 2022; 18:e13309. [PMID: 34913262 PMCID: PMC8932696 DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The use of infant formula is widespread internationally. In Australia, 55% of infants receive formula before 6 months of age, with higher rates among disadvantaged communities. Infant formula use can contribute to childhood overweight and obesity, through formula composition and feeding behaviours, such as adding cereal to bottles and parental feeding style. While information abounds to promote and support breastfeeding, formula‐feeding parents report a paucity of advice and support; many rely on formula packaging for information. This study systematically searched and reviewed online resources for infant formula and bottle feeding from Australian governments, health services, hospitals, and not‐for‐profit parenting organisations. A comprehensive search strategy located 74 current resources, mostly for parents. Researchers evaluated the resources against best practice criteria derived from Australian government and UNICEF guidelines on six topics. They assessed how comprehensively the resources addressed each topic and whether the resources provided all the information necessary for parents to understand each topic. The mean ‘comprehensiveness’ rating for topics across all resources was 54.36%. However, some topics were addressed more fully than others. Information on ‘discussing infant formula with health workers’ and on ‘preparing infant formula’ was more frequently accurate and comprehensive. However, there was much less comprehensive information on ‘using infant formula’, including amounts of formula to feed, use of bottle teats, appropriate bottle‐feeding practice and responsiveness to infant satiety cues. Over half the resources were written at an acceptable reading level. Insufficient formula‐feeding support from health services can lead to parents relying on formula packaging or other commercial information. Most formula‐feeding resources from Australian healthcare organisations focus on preparing infant formula and using infant formula. However, comprehensiveness of information varies—on average, information on preparing infant formula was more comprehensive than that on using infant formula. Many resources do not address responsive bottle‐feeding practices, which impacts risk of infant overweight and obesity. The Australian government infant feeding guidelines should be revised to include more comprehensive best‐practice formula‐feeding recommendations; subsequently, this should be reflected in formula‐feeding information from health organisations.
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- Heilok Cheng
- Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health The University of Sydney Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health The University of Sydney Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- Child and Family Health Nursing Sydney Local Health District, NSW Health Camperdown New South Wales Australia
- Women and Babies Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, NSW Health Camperdown New South Wales Australia
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- Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health The University of Sydney Sydney New South Wales Australia
- Sydney Institute for Women, Children and their Families Sydney Local Health District, NSW Health Camperdown New South Wales Australia
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Risk Factors Associated With Long-term Feeding Problems in Preterm Infants: A Scoping Review. Adv Neonatal Care 2022; 22:161-169. [PMID: 33783383 DOI: 10.1097/anc.0000000000000864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Infants who are born preterm are at a high risk of encountering feeding problems. PURPOSE The aim of this scoping review is to identify risk factors associated with feeding problems that persist beyond infancy in children (aged 1-6 years) who were born preterm (<37 weeks' gestation). METHODS To perform this scoping review, the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses framework was applied. To be included in this study, articles had to be published in peer-reviewed journals, had an empirical study design, examined feeding problems relating to the child's feeding ability or refusal to eat certain texture of foods, and assessed risk factors (age, weight, and medical conditions) associated with long-term feeding problems in children who were born preterm. RESULTS After abstract and full-text screening, a total of 9 articles meeting the inclusion criteria were included in this study. Findings from this study identified that gestational age and birth weight are significant risk factors and that sex, duration of mechanical ventilation, and length of tube feedings are potential risk factors. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE This study confirms that younger and smaller infants are at a high risk of encountering oral feeding difficulties and early interventions services should be focused on these preterm infants. IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH Evaluation of timing and intensity (dose) of early interventions strategies should be investigated to provide more targeted and effective interventions for younger and smaller preterm infants.
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Çamur Z, Çetinkaya B. The Effects of Oral Feeding Methods in Preterm Infants on Transition to Direct-Breastfeeding and Discharge Time: A Retrospective Cohort Design. CLINICAL LACTATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1891/cl-2021-0018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUNDThe most common alternatives in feeding preterm infants are bottle feeding and cup feeding. However, there is no clear and precise clinical evidence to show the superiority of a single method. New studies are needed to eliminate confusion on this subject.AIMThe effects of oral feeding methods on the transition to direct-breastfeeding and length of stay in preterm infants.METHODSThis retrospective study was carried out in a single NICU. Data was collected from the digital records and correlated the effects of bottle feeding and cup feeding. One hundred fifty-eight preterm infants (30–34 weeks) met the inclusion criteria. Seventy-eight of them were bottle-fed, and eighty of them were cup-fed.RESULTSStatistical analysis (Mann-Whitney U test and t-test) has shown that there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (bottle & cup) in terms of transition to direct-breastfeeding and length of hospital stay (p > .05).CONCLUSIONSAs a result of the current study, both feeding methods are equally effective and can be used as alternative oral feeding methods.
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Hoyt-Austin AE, Kair LR, Larson IA, Stehel EK. Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Clinical Protocol #2: Guidelines for Birth Hospitalization Discharge of Breastfeeding Dyads, Revised 2022. Breastfeed Med 2022; 17:197-206. [PMID: 35302875 PMCID: PMC9206473 DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2022.29203.aeh] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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A central goal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is the development of clinical protocols for managing common medical problems that may impact breastfeeding success. These protocols serve only as guidelines for the care of breastfeeding mothers and infants and do not delineate an exclusive course of treatment or serve as standards of medical care. Variations in treatment may be appropriate according to the needs of an individual patient. The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine recognizes that not all lactating individuals identify as women. Using gender-inclusive language, however, is not possible in all languages and all countries and for all readers. The position of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (https://doi.org/10.1089/bfm.2021.29188.abm) is to interpret clinical protocols within the framework of inclusivity of all breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk-feeding individuals.
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- Adrienne E Hoyt-Austin
- Department of Pediatrics, University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Approximately 5% of children experience difficulty with the complex coordination of sucking, swallowing and breathing required for feeding. Infants with craniofacial malformations may have anatomic and neurologic contributions to feeding problems. Examples include cleft lip and/or palate, micrognathia, maxillary hypoplasia, and pharyngeal dysfunction. Interventions may facilitate weight gain and avoid failure-to-thrive in these infants. An interdisciplinary approach to address feeding challenges in children with craniofacial differences is necessary. Positional changes, latching maneuvers, specialized feeder nipples, squeezable bottles, and cup feeding can be implemented early. Surgical intervention, including gastrostomy tube placement, tongue lip adhesion, mandibular distraction osteogenesis and tracheostomy, may be required in more severe cases.
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- Mark A Green
- Instructor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Harvard Medical School, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Harvard Medical School, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
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Ndembo VP, Naburi H, Kisenge R, Leyna GH, Moshiro C. Poor weight gain and its predictors among preterm neonates admitted at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania: a prospective cohort study. BMC Pediatr 2021; 21:493. [PMID: 34740360 PMCID: PMC8571859 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-021-02971-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Preterm delivery is among the major public health problems worldwide and the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among neonates. Postnatal poor weight gain, which can contribute to mortality, can be influenced by feeding practices, medical complications and quality of care that is provided to these high-risk neonates. This study aimed to investigate the proportion and predictors of poor weight gain among preterm neonates at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), from September 2018 to February 2019. Methods A hospital-based prospective cohort study involving preterm neonates with Gestation age (GA) < 37 weeks receiving care at MNH. Eligible preterm, were consecutively recruited at admission and followed up until discharge, death or end of neonatal period. Poor weight gain was defined as weight gain less than 15 g per kg per day. The risk factors associated with poor weight gain were evaluated. Predictors of poor weight gain were evaluated using a multivariate analysis. Results were considered statistically significant if P -value was < 0.05 and 95% confidence interval (CI) did not include 1. Results A total of 227 preterm neonates < 37 weeks GA, with male to female ratio of 1:1.2 were enrolled in the study. The overall proportion of preterm with poor weight gain was 197/227 (86.8%). Proportion of poor weight gain among the early and late preterm babies, were 100/113 (88.5%) and 97/114 (85.1%) respectively. Predictors of poor weight gain were low level of maternal education (AOR = 2.58; 95%Cl: 1.02–6.53), cup feeding as the initial method of feeding (AOR = 8.65; 95%Cl: 1.59–16.24) and delayed initiation of the first feed more than 48 h (AOR = 10.06; 95%Cl: 4.14–24.43). A previous history of preterm delivery was protective against poor weight gain (AOR = 0.33; 95% Cl: 0.11–0.79). Conclusion and recommendation Poor weight gain was a significant problem among preterm neonates receiving care at MNH. This can be addressed by emphasizing on early initiation of feed and tube feeding for neonates who are not able to breastfeed. Health education and counselling to mothers focusing on feeding practices as well as close supervision of feeding especially for mothers experiencing difficulties in feeding their preterm will potentially minimize risk of growth failure. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12887-021-02971-y.
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- Victoria Paul Ndembo
- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), P.O. Box 65000, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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A Comparative Study of Two Infant Feeding Tools: The Nifty Cup and The Paladai. Indian J Pediatr 2020; 87:505-511. [PMID: 32088911 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-020-03237-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The World Health Organization recommends that infants unable to feed directly at the breast in low resource settings be cup fed with hand expressed breastmilk. No standard feeding cup exists. The aim of this study was to evaluate the design of the Nifty cup, a newly designed feeding cup, as compared to the paladai and to assess acceptability among mothers and health care providers. METHODS This study was conducted at Sri Ramachandra Medical Center and Research Institute in Chennai. Eligible caregivers were primary caregivers of infants who were less than 12 mo old, born prematurely or with an oral cleft, and who were fed by cup. Health care providers who prescribed cup feeding for infants at least 4 times in the past year were also eligible. Caregivers and health care providers fed each infant with a paladai and a Nifty cup. They completed an interviewer-administered survey. The design and acceptability parameters of the Nifty cup were compared to those of paladai using a Wilcoxon signed rank test. RESULTS Forty three caregivers and 28 health care providers were enroled. Among caregivers, the Nifty cup as compared to the paladai was less problematic on most parameters including spillage, regurgitation, difficulty in use, and duration of feeding (all p-values <0.01). Findings were similar for health care providers. CONCLUSIONS The Nifty cup is a promising feeding cup for feeding infants with breastfeeding difficulties to support growth and nutrition.
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Da Costa MA, Krüger E, Kritzinger A, Graham MA. Prevalence and associated prenatal and perinatal risk factors for oropharyngeal dysphagia in high-risk neonates in a South African hospital. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 2019; 66:e1-e8. [PMID: 31793313 PMCID: PMC6890542 DOI: 10.4102/sajcd.v66i1.637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background The prevalence of neonatal oropharyngeal dysphagia (OPD) in high-risk infants in lower-middle-income countries is unknown. Objectives To determine the prevalence and associated risks for OPD in high-risk neonates in order to allow timely intervention for OPD, minimising negative outcomes. Method A prospective cross-sectional observational study was conducted in an urban hospital in South Africa. Clinical feeding assessments were conducted using the Neonatal Feeding Assessment Scale with all available neonates in neonatal care. Results The sample of 81 high-risk neonates (mean chronological age = 11.7 days; standard deviation = 15.6 days) had been feeding orally for 2 days and were approaching discharge. Fifty-two participants (64.2%) had OPD. Risks likely associated with OPD included breech presentation, septicaemia and other infections, spending more than 1 day on a warm table or incubator, neurological conditions, prenatal exposure to maternal smoking, siblings with mental or neurological disability, participants with congenital disorders, preterm birth (< 37 weeks), low birth weight (< 2500 g), or retinopathy of prematurity. Conclusion An unexpected high prevalence of OPD was found in neonates already deemed ready for oral feeding and approaching discharge. Timely early involvement of the Speech-Language Therapists (SLTs) in decision-making about feeding readiness may prevent serious complications of neonatal OPD. Findings may inform South African neonatal clinicians. The study provides motivation for early intervention from SLTs before the infant and mother are discharged from high care and dispersed to communities where intervention services may be scarce.
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- Melissa A Da Costa
- Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria.
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A randomized crossover trial comparing the Nifty cup to a medicine cup in preterm infants who have difficulty breastfeeding at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Ghana. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0223951. [PMID: 31622421 PMCID: PMC6797128 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0223951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Preterm infants make up the majority of the 9 million babies born in Africa and South Asia requiring supplemental feedings as they transition to exclusive breastfeeding. The World Health Organization recommends the use of a cup to feed newborns with breastfeeding difficulties in low-resource settings. We set out to evaluate the Nifty cup, a new feeding cup designed specifically for infants with breastfeeding difficulties. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a randomized clinical trial in Ghana. We hypothesized infants would prefer the Nifty cup and that it would have less spillage as compared to a medicine cup. We enrolled mothers and preterm infants with breastfeeding difficulties indicated to cup feed at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Each mother-infant pair used the Nifty cup and a standard medicine cup; and two feeding assessments with each cup were conducted. We employed an intent-to-treat analysis comparing cup preference using a Wilcoxon signed rank test and spillage using generalized estimating equations. RESULTS We enrolled 200 mothers and 237 infants. Many infants were very low birth weight (62%), less than two weeks old (62%), and multiple birth (29%). In response to separate questions about each cup, more mothers reported liking the Nifty cup a lot as compared to the medicine cup (85% versus 57%, p<0.001). When asked to choose between the two cups, more than 75% preferred the Nifty cup (p < 0.001). There was slightly less spillage with the Nifty cup (8.9%) versus the medicine cup (9.3%), which was not statistically significant (p = 0.35). Mothers reported greater confidence and ease of using the Nifty cup and greater use one-month post-discharge compared to the medicine cup (p-values <0.001). Nearly all mothers were breastfeeding and cup feeding their infants at study initiation and at one-month post-discharge. DISCUSSION This is the first randomized clinical trial of cup feeding in sub-Saharan Africa. Mothers prefer the Nifty cup to a medicine cup for supplemental feeds to their preterm infant. The Nifty cup was used with greater ease and confidence. The Nifty cup can offer an improved feeding experience for the mother-infant pair.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review provides an approach for resolving a variety of feeding difficulties in children, ranging from normal eating behavior that is misperceived as a problem to substantial feeding disorders. RECENT FINDINGS Criteria to identify pediatric feeding disorders have been thoroughly addressed in the newly established designations of avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and pediatric feeding disorder (PFD). These diagnostic criteria improve the accuracy of identifying, classifying, and managing significant feeding disorders in young children. While recent definitions of feeding difficulties are particularly appropriate in multidisciplinary settings, in this paper, we advocate for a progressive approach of managing feeding problems in all clinical settings. It begins by identifying red flags indicative of serious threats to the child, screening for oral motor dysfunction, stabilizing nutrient intake, and eliminating aversive feeding practices. The next step, if eating behavior does not improve, involves strategies that target specific eating behaviors and parental feeding styles. In severe or resistant cases, referral to specialists or interdisciplinary feeding teams is advised.
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- Kim Milano
- College of Health & Human Sciences, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 60115-2828, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Children's National Medical Health System, The George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Children's National Medical Health System, Professor of Pediatrics, The George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 111 Michigan Ave. NW., Washington, DC, 20010, USA.
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Penny F, Judge M, Brownell E, McGrath JM. Cup Feeding as a Supplemental, Alternative Feeding Method for Preterm Breastfed Infants: An Integrative Review. Matern Child Health J 2018; 22:1568-1579. [DOI: 10.1007/s10995-018-2632-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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