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Smith KD, Covington M, Neelakantan M, Schulz EV. Historical Perspectives and Clinical Updates on Preterm Bottle Feeding With Noninvasive Ventilation. Neonatal Netw 2024; 43:224-233. [PMID: 39164095 DOI: 10.1891/nn-2023-0045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/22/2024]
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The controversial topic of oral feeding while on noninvasive ventilation remains at the forefront of preterm intensive care management. The intersection of pulmonary, neurologic, and gastrointestinal maturation coalesces at a postmenstrual age that requires changes in practices compared with those used in older infants. Various animal models in the past decades aimed to gain physiological knowledge of noninvasive ventilation effects on the suck-swallow-breathe coordination sequence. However, the preterm infant poses nuanced anatomic challenges. Although concerns for oral feeding while on noninvasive ventilation include aspiration risks and potential inpatient obstacles, there is evidence to support the feasibility, initiation, and progression of oral feedings while an infant is supported on high-flow nasal cannula and continuous positive airway pressure. There is evidence to support that this may accelerate attainment of oral feeding milestones and, thus, eventual hospital discharge. More recent multidisciplinary institutional protocols may provide cautious guidance on evaluation and algorithms to assess infants who may benefit from initiation and advancement of oral feeding versus awaiting further maturation.
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El-Kassas O, Amer A, Abdel-Hady H, Abou-Elsaad T. The transition from tube feeding to oral feeding algorithm in preterm infants: case-control study. BMC Pediatr 2024; 24:453. [PMID: 39009988 PMCID: PMC11247718 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-024-04909-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral feeding is a complex sensorimotor process influenced by many variables, making it challenging for healthcare providers to introduce and manage it. Feeding practice guided by tradition or a trial-and-error approach may be inconsistent and potentially delay the progression of oral feeding skills. AIM To apply a new feeding approach that assesses early oral feeding independence skills of preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). To prove its effectiveness, compare two approaches of oral feeding progression based on clinical outcomes in preterm infants, the traditional approach used in the NICU of Mansoura University Children Hospital (MUCH) versus the newly applied approach. METHODS A quasi-experimental, exploratory, and analytical design was employed using two groups, control and intervention groups, with 40 infants for the first group and 41 infants for the second one. The first group (the control) was done first and included observation of the standard practice in the NICU of MUCH for preterm oral feeding, in which oral feeding was dependent on post-menstrual age (PMA) and weight for four months. The second group (the intervention) included early progression to oral feeding depending on early assessment of Oral Feeding Skills (OFS) and early supportive intervention and/or feeding therapy if needed using the newly developed scoring system, the Mansoura Early Feeding Skills Assessment "MEFSA" for the other four months. Infants in both groups were studied from the day of admission till discharge. RESULTS In addition to age and weight criteria, other indicators for oral feeding readiness and oral motor skills were respected, such as oral feeding readiness cues, feeding practice, feeding maintenance, and feeding techniques. By following this approach, preterm infants achieved earlier start oral feeding (SOF) and full oral feeding (FOF) and were discharged with shorter periods of tube feeding. Infants gained weight without increasing their workload to the NICU team. CONCLUSION The newly applied approach proved to be a successful bedside scoring system scale for assessing preterm infants' early oral feeding independence skills in the NICU. It offers an early individualized experience of oral feeding without clinical complications.
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- Omnia El-Kassas
- Phoniatrics Unit, ORL Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Phoniatrics Unit, ORL Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Neonatology Unit, Pediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Phoniatrics Unit, ORL Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
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Kinoshita M, White MJ, Doolan A. Clinical assessment of breastfeeding in preterm infants. Eur J Clin Nutr 2024:10.1038/s41430-024-01471-3. [PMID: 38982131 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-024-01471-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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Breastmilk confers empirical benefits for preterm infants, however direct breastfeeding rates in this population remain low. For preterm infants, it may be useful to assess the volume of breastmilk transferred from mother to baby when breastfeeding, particularly during transition to oral feeding when breastfeeding attrition is high. Establishing breastfeeding in preterm infants is complex and without knowledge of milk intake during breastfeeds there is risk of inaccurate feed supplementation with subsequent effects on growth and nutrition. Here we review the evidence for clinical assessments of breastfeeding in preterm infants including test weighing, use of isotope labelled water and clinical observation tools designed to estimate adequacy of breastfeeds. Test weighing is a validated measurement, however requires rigorous protocols and further investigation in small infants. Use of isotope labelled water is a validated technique but, due to sampling requirements, reflects intake over days and weeks instead of individual feeds. Clinical observation tools assessed in preterm infants, have not been shown to reflect volumes of breastmilk intake. While current methods have limitations, the goal is to identify measurement tools to be used as temporary aids to facilitate transition to direct breastfeeding while minimising risk of inaccurate supplementation.
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- Meredith Kinoshita
- The Coombe Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
- Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
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- The Coombe Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- The Coombe Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Morioka Y, Nonogaki M, Kobayashi D, Nishimoto J, Obayashi S. Effects of increased physical therapy staffing in the neonatal intensive care unit on oral feeding maturation and neurodevelopment of extremely low birth weight infants. Brain Dev 2024:S0387-7604(24)00053-6. [PMID: 38556384 DOI: 10.1016/j.braindev.2024.03.005] [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] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND It remains a matter of debate as to what extent early intervention may facilitate long-term functional outcomes of preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). We aimed to examine the effect of increasing physical therapy (PT) staff dedicated to the NICU on temporal changes (initiation, duration) of PT interventions and functional outcomes (acquisition of full oral feeding and Hammersmith Neonatal Neurological Examination). METHODS Extremely low birth weight infants, retrospectively collected from an academic medical center, were allocated to two subgroups, either a baseline period (N = 48) without NICU-dedicated PT staff (non-dedicated group) or a quality improvement period (N = 42) with additional dedicated staff (dedicated group). RESULTS Compared to those in the non-dedicated group, NICU infants in the dedicated group started PT earlier and had increased PT treatment for additional 14 min per day when achieving full oral feeding. The infants in the dedicated group significantly achieved full oral feeding earlier than the non-dedicated group. As for Hammersmith Neonatal Neurological Examination, there were significant differences in two items (total and tone) between the groups. CONCLUSIONS Additional NICU-dedicated PT staff facilitated earlier intervention and increased PT treatment in terms of daily duration. Moreover, the dedication shortened the completion of full oral feeding and improved neurological development, presumably resulting in better developmental outcome.
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- Yoshinori Morioka
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Saitama, 350-8550, Japan.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Saitama, 350-8550, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Saitama, 350-8550, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Saitama, 350-8550, Japan; Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-8521, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Saitama, 350-8550, Japan
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Yücel A, Küçükoğlu S, Soylu H. The Effect of Breast Milk Odor on Feeding Cues, Transition Time to Oral Feeding, and Abdominal Perfusion in Premature Newborns: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Biol Res Nurs 2024; 26:160-175. [PMID: 37682253 DOI: 10.1177/10998004231200784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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PURPOSE The present study was conducted to determine the effect of odor stimulation with breast milk (BM) applied to premature newborns before and during enteral feeding on feeding cues, transition time to oral feeding and abdominal perfusion. DESIGN This study was a parallel group pretest-post test randomised controlled trial (RCT). METHODS The study was conducted in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Türkiye. Study data were collected from 32 premature newborns between October 2020 and December 2021. Newborns were randomly assigned to either intervention (n = 16) or control (n = 16) groups. Odor stimulation with BM was applied to newborns in the intervention group (IG) before and during enteral feeding for 3 days. Data were collected with the Newborn Information Form, Abdominal Perfusion Follow-up Form, and Feeding Cues Follow-up Form. Yates corrected and Fisher chi-squared test, Mann-Whitney U test, Cohen Kappa statistics, Permanova analysis, and Wilcoxon test were used in the analysis. The study was registered in ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04843293). RESULTS The frequency of feeding cues in newborns who were exposed to the odor of BM, was higher than in the control group (CG) (p < .05). The transition times to oral feeding were similar in newborns in the IG and CG (p > .05). Abdominal perfusion level of newborns in the IG was higher than the CG (p < .05), and the level of abdominal perfusion showed a significant difference in terms of group*time interaction (p < .05). CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that odor stimulation with BM will be beneficial in improving the digestive functions of premature newborns.
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- Adalet Yücel
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Selcuk University, Konya, Türkiye
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Selcuk University, Konya, Türkiye
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Türkiye
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Greene Z, O'Donnell CP, Walshe M. Oral stimulation for promoting oral feeding in preterm infants. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 6:CD009720. [PMID: 37338236 PMCID: PMC10281084 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009720.pub3] [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: 06/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Preterm infants (< 37 weeks' post-menstrual age (PMA)) are often delayed in attaining oral feeding. Normal oral feeding is suggested as an important outcome for the timing of discharge from the hospital and can be an early indicator of neuromotor integrity and developmental outcomes. A range of oral stimulation interventions may help infants to develop sucking and oromotor co-ordination, promoting earlier oral feeding and earlier hospital discharge. This is an update of our 2016 review. OBJECTIVES To determine the effectiveness of oral stimulation interventions for attainment of oral feeding in preterm infants born before 37 weeks' PMA. SEARCH METHODS Searches were run in March 2022 of the following databases: CENTRAL via CRS Web; MEDLINE and Embase via Ovid. We also searched clinical trials databases and the reference lists of retrieved articles for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-randomised trials. Searches were limited by date 2016 (the date of the search for the original review) forward. Note: Due to circumstances beyond our control (COVID and staffing shortages at the editorial base of Cochrane Neonatal), publication of this review, planned for mid 2021, was delayed. Thus, although searches were conducted in 2022 and results screened, potentially relevant studies found after September 2020 have been placed in the section, Awaiting Classification, and not incorporated into our analysis. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised and quasi-randomised controlled trials comparing a defined oral stimulation intervention with no intervention, standard care, sham treatment or non-oral intervention (e.g. body stroking protocols or gavage adjustment protocols) in preterm infants and reporting at least one of the specified outcomes. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Following the updated search, two review authors screened the titles and abstracts of studies and full-text copies when needed to identify trials for inclusion in the review. The primary outcomes of interest were time (days) to exclusive oral feeding, time (days) spent in NICU, total hospital stay (days), and duration (days) of parenteral nutrition. All review and support authors contributed to independent extraction of data and analysed assigned studies for risk of bias across the five domains of bias using the Cochrane Risk of Bias assessment tool. The GRADE system was used to rate the certainty of the evidence. Studies were divided into two groups for comparison: intervention versus standard care and intervention versus other non-oral or sham intervention. We performed meta-analysis using a fixed-effect model. MAIN RESULTS We included 28 RCTs (1831 participants). Most trials had methodological weaknesses, particularly in relation to allocation concealment and masking of study personnel. Oral stimulation compared with standard care Following meta-analysis, it is uncertain whether oral stimulation reduces the time to transition to oral feeding compared with standard care (mean difference (MD) -4.07 days, 95% confidence interval (CI) -4.81 to -3.32 days, 6 studies, 292 infants; I2 =85%, very low-certainty evidence due to serious risk of bias and inconsistency). Time (days) spent in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) was not reported. It is uncertain whether oral stimulation reduces the duration of hospitalisation (MD -4.33, 95% CI -5.97 to -2.68 days, 5 studies, 249 infants; i2 =68%, very low-certainty evidence due to serious risk of bias and inconsistency). Duration (days) of parenteral nutrition was not reported. Oral stimulation compared with non-oral intervention Following meta-analysis, it is uncertain whether oral stimulation reduces the time to transition to exclusive oral feeding compared with a non-oral intervention (MD -7.17, 95% CI -8.04 to -6.29 days, 10 studies, 574 infants; I2 =80%, very low-certainty evidence due to serious risk of bias, inconsistency and precision). Time (days) spent in the NICU was not reported. Oral stimulation may reduce the duration of hospitalisation (MD -6.15, 95% CI -8.63 to -3.66 days, 10 studies, 591 infants; I2 =0%, low-certainty evidence due to serious risk of bias). Oral stimulation may have little or no effect on the duration (days) of parenteral nutrition exposure (MD -2.85, 95% CI -6.13 to 0.42, 3 studies, 268 infants; very low-certainty evidence due to serious risk of bias, inconsistency and imprecision). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There remains uncertainty about the effects of oral stimulation (versus either standard care or a non-oral intervention) on transition times to oral feeding, duration of intensive care stay, hospital stay, or exposure to parenteral nutrition for preterm infants. Although we identified 28 eligible trials in this review, only 18 provided data for meta-analyses. Methodological weaknesses, particularly in relation to allocation concealment and masking of study personnel and caregivers, inconsistency between trials in effect size estimates (heterogeneity), and imprecision of pooled estimates were the main reasons for assessing the evidence as low or very low certainty. More well-designed trials of oral stimulation interventions for preterm infants are warranted. Such trials should attempt to mask caregivers to treatment when possible, paying particular attention to blinding of outcome assessors. There are currently 32 ongoing trials. Outcome measures that reflect improvements in oral motor skill development as well as longer term outcome measures beyond six months of age need to be defined and used by researchers to capture the full impact of these interventions.
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- Zelda Greene
- Neonatology, National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- Adjunct Assistant Professor in Clinical Speech and Language Studies, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Neonatology, National Maternity Hospital, Dublin 2, Ireland
- University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Clinical Speech and Language Studies, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Ramdas D, Drury N, Jordan C, Panda S, Singh AP. Effects of Infant Driven Feeding Program on Provision of Breast Milk in Very Low Birth Weight Infants. Breastfeed Med 2023; 18:272-278. [PMID: 36848267 DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2022.0212] [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: 03/01/2023]
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Background: The ability to complete nipple feedings is one of the discharge criteria for most premature neonates. The Infant Driven Feeding (IDF) program suggests a system of objective promotion of oral feeds in premature infants. There is a lack of studies systematically studying the effects of IDF on the provision of breast milk. Methods: This was a retrospective study of all premature infants born before 33 weeks and birth weight of <1,500 g admitted to a level IV neonatal intensive care unit. Infants on IDF were compared with those not on IDF. Results: A total of 46 infants in the IDF group and 52 in the non-IDF group met the inclusion criteria. A higher number of infants in the IDF group breastfed at first oral attempt (54% versus 12%). Forty-five percent of IDF mothers completed a full 72 hours of protected breastfeeding at the start of oral feeds, and IDF infants had earlier removal of nasogastric (NG) tube. There was no difference in the provision of breast milk and/or breastfeeding on discharge between the two groups. There was no difference in the length of stay between the two groups. Conclusion: The IDF program attempts to streamline the promotion of oral feeds in very low birth weight infants. Higher incidence of breastfeeding at the start of oral feeds and earlier removal of NG tube did not translate into higher provision of breast milk on discharge in very low birth weight infants in the IDF group. Prospective randomized trials are needed to validate cue-based infant driven feeding programs and their effects on the provision of breast milk.
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- Divya Ramdas
- Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Texas, USA.,El Paso Children's Hospital, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Texas, USA.,El Paso Children's Hospital, El Paso, Texas, USA
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Implementing an Evidence-Based Feeding Protocol: Impact on Nurses' Knowledge, Perceptions, and Feeding Culture in the NICU. Adv Neonatal Care 2022; 22:493-502. [PMID: 34596085 DOI: 10.1097/anc.0000000000000923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Evidence-based feeding practices are often variable among neonatal providers due to lack of knowledge and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) feeding culture norms. PURPOSE To evaluate changes in NICU nurses' knowledge, perceptions, feeding practices and culture following education about, and implementation of, an evidence-based Infant-Driven Feeding (IDF) protocol. METHODS A pre-/postprospective comparative design was used to survey 120 registered nurses employed in a level 3 NICU about feeding practices, knowledge, and culture prior to IDF education and 1 to 2 months after IDF implementation. RESULTS The preeducation survey yielded 59 respondents; of these, 30 responded to the same survey after IDF implementation. Postimplementation responses were significant for fewer nurses making decisions to begin oral feedings ( P = .035), greater use of gestational age to increase frequency of oral feeding attempts ( P = .03), less reliance on weight loss to decrease oral feeding attempts ( P = .018), an increase in use of combination interventions to prepare infants for oral feeding ( P = .001), and greater willingness to allow a rest period or stop the feeding if an infant falls asleep after completing 70% of the feeding ( P = .03). IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE AND RESEARCH Trends in several survey categories following the education program and implementation of IDF support the use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) such as IDF. Future research focused on nurses' perceptions of how education influences integration of specific EBPs into practice is needed. Evaluating EBP mentorship combined with education about EBPs can provide insights on how best to integrate EBPs into practice.
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Elsedawi BF, Samson N, Nadeau C, Vanhaverbeke K, Nguyen N, Alain C, Fortin-Pellerin E, Praud JP. Safety of Bottle-Feeding Under Nasal Respiratory Support in Preterm Lambs With and Without Tachypnoea. Front Physiol 2022; 12:785086. [PMID: 35046837 PMCID: PMC8762202 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.785086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Aim: Convalescing preterm infants often require non-invasive respiratory support, such as nasal continuous positive airway pressure or high-flow nasal cannulas. One challenging milestone for preterm infants is achieving full oral feeding. Some teams fear nasal respiratory support might disrupt sucking–swallowing–breathing coordination and induce severe cardiorespiratory events. The main objective of this study was to assess the safety of oral feeding of preterm lambs on nasal respiratory support, with or without tachypnoea. Methods: Sucking, swallowing and breathing functions, as well as electrocardiogram, oxygen haemoglobin saturation, arterial blood gases and videofluoroscopic swallowing study were recorded in 15 preterm lambs during bottle-feeding. Four randomly ordered conditions were studied: control, nasal continuous positive airway pressure (6 cmH2O), high-flow nasal cannulas (7 L•min–1), and high-flow nasal cannulas at 7 L•min–1 at a tracheal pressure of 6 cmH2O. The recordings were repeated on days 7–8 and 13–14 to assess the effect of maturation. Results: None of the respiratory support impaired the safety or efficiency of oral feeding, even with tachypnoea. No respiratory support systematically impacted sucking–swallowing–breathing coordination, with or without tachypnoea. No effect of maturation was found. Conclusion: This translational physiology study, uniquely conducted in a relevant animal model of preterm infant with respiratory impairment, shows that nasal respiratory support does not impact the safety or efficiency of bottle-feeding or sucking–swallowing–breathing coordination. These results suggest that clinical studies on bottle-feeding in preterm infants under nasal continuous positive airway pressure and/or high-flow nasal cannulas can be safely undertaken.
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- Basma Fathi Elsedawi
- Neonatal Respiratory Research Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Physiology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Neonatal Respiratory Research Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Physiology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Neonatal Respiratory Research Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Physiology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Neonatal Respiratory Research Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Physiology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Laboratory of Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics, Infla-Med Centre of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- Department of Pediatrics, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
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- Neonatal Respiratory Research Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Physiology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Faculty of Human Medicine, Paracelsus Medical University, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Neonatal Respiratory Research Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Physiology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Neonatal Respiratory Research Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Physiology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Neonatal Respiratory Research Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Physiology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- *Correspondence: Jean-Paul Praud,
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Lane A, Pacella J, Beal JR, Sahmoun AE, Fedo-Rosvold S, Bellas WM, Brower-Breitwieser C. A cross-sectional analysis of infant-driven and traditional feeding outcomes for neonatal intensive care unit infants. J Perinatol 2021; 41:1865-1872. [PMID: 34012051 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-021-01084-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The goal of this study was to assess the impact of infant-driven feeding (IDF) compared to traditional feeding protocols in promoting earlier successful feeding outcomes. STUDY DESIGN We performed a cross-sectional analysis of infants admitted to a level three neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) over a 2-year period. We compared infants fed with the traditional protocol to those under the IDF protocol. RESULTS Infants in the IDF group were younger at first feed (p < 0.001). There was no difference in age at nasogastric (NG) tube removal or at discharge, length of stay, or percentage breastfeeding at discharge. There were no differences in outcomes within two subgroups born at <35 and <32 weeks gestation, respectively. CONCLUSION The IDF program led to earlier initiation of oral feeding. However, this did not lead to earlier NG tube removal or discharge, a shorter length of stay, or increase in the rates of breastfeeding.
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- Audrey Lane
- University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND, USA
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- University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND, USA.
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND, USA
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Sanford Children's Hospital Fargo, Fargo, ND, USA
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Sanford Children's Hospital Fargo, Fargo, ND, USA
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- Sanford Health Eating Disorders and Weight Management Center, Fargo, ND, USA. .,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND, USA.
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Bakker L, Jackson B, Miles A. Oral-feeding guidelines for preterm neonates in the NICU: a scoping review. J Perinatol 2021; 41:140-149. [PMID: 33288867 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-020-00887-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This scoping review describes the nature and evidence base of internationally available guidelines for the introduction of oral feeding for preterm infants in neonatal units. STUDY DESIGN Thirty-nine current infant oral feeding introduction guidelines were obtained, and their recommendations contrasted with available scientific literature. RESULT Documents were primarily from the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia, from hospitals, regional health authorities, and journal articles. Specifics of nonnutritive sucking, gestational age at first feed, exclusions to oral feeding, suggested interventions, and the definition of full oral feeding varied between documents. There was variable use of scientific evidence to back up recommendations. CONCLUSION Guidelines for oral feeding, whether written by clinicians or researchers, vary greatly in their recommendations and details of interventions. Areas more widely researched were more commonly discussed. Recommendations varied more when evidence was not available or weak. Guideline developers need to synthesize evidence and local variability to create appropriate guidelines.
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- Lise Bakker
- The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
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- The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Celen R, Tas Arslan F, Soylu H. Effect of SINC Feeding Protocol on Weight Gain, Transition to Oral Feeding, and the Length of Hospitalization in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2020; 45:567-577. [PMID: 33236355 DOI: 10.1002/jpen.2049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND The present study aims to test the effect of the Safe Individualized Nipple-Feeding Competence (SINC) protocol on the preterm infants' weight gain, transition to oral feeding, and duration of hospitalization. METHODS The procedure was designed as a single-blind, parallel-group randomized controlled trial. The trial was conducted in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Konya, Turkey. Data were collected from 80 preterm infants between February 2018 and March 2019. Infants (gestational weeks 28-33) were randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 39) and control groups (n = 41). The intervention group received the SINC feeding protocol, whereas the control group received the standard feeding. Data were collected using the Family Information Form, the Preterm Infant Follow-Up Form, and the SINC Protocol Evaluation Checklist. Infants were followed from hospitalization to discharge. The outcomes were weight gain, transition to oral feeding, and the length of hospitalization from birth to discharge. Pearson χ2 test, Fisher exact test, independent t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, and general linear model test were used in analyzing the data. RESULTS The main effects of groups on weight measurements were found to be statistically significant (P < .001). There were no significant differences in terms of the transition from gavage to full oral feeding and the length of hospitalization (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS SINC protocol positively influences weight gain in preterm infants. It is important to evaluate different evidence-based feeding methods both as they apply to the NICU stay and how they may affect long-term outcomes of preterm infant.
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- Raziye Celen
- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Selçuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Selçuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Selçuk University, Konya, Turkey
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The effects of oral feeding while on nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) in preterm infants. J Perinatol 2020; 40:909-915. [PMID: 32086439 PMCID: PMC7224016 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-020-0632-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Revised: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether delaying oral feeding until coming off NCPAP will alter feeding and respiratory-related morbidities in preterm infants. DESIGN In this retrospective pre-post analysis, outcomes were compared in two preterm infant groups (≤32 weeks gestation). Infants in Group 1 were orally fed while on NCPAP, while infants in Group 2 were only allowed oral feedings after ceasing NCPAP. RESULTS Although infants in Group 2 started feeds at a later postmenstrual age (PMA), they reached full oral feeding at a similar PMA compared with Group 1. Interestingly, there was a positive correlation between the duration of oral feeding while on NCPAP and the time spent on respiratory support in Group 1. CONCLUSIONS Delayed oral feeding until ceasing NCPAP did not contribute to feeding-related morbidities. We recommend caution when initiating oral feedings in preterm infants on NCPAP without evaluating the safety of the infants and their readiness for oral feedings.
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Cescutti-Butler L, Hemingway A, Hewitt-Taylor J. “His tummy's only tiny” – Scientific feeding advice versus women's knowledge. Women's experiences of feeding their late preterm babies. Midwifery 2019; 69:102-109. [DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2018.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Revised: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/04/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Quantifying the Impact of Common Feeding Interventions on Nutritive Sucking Performance Using a Commercially Available Smart Bottle. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs 2019; 33:331-339. [PMID: 31651627 DOI: 10.1097/jpn.0000000000000435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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An estimated 25% to 40% of infants experience difficulties with learning to breast- or bottle-feed. Yet, guidelines and evidence-based support for common feeding practices are limited. The objective of this case report was to quantify the impact of feeding interventions on nutritive sucking performance after discharge in an outpatient setting. This observational case series involved 2 infants. To determine the impact of cumulative interventions, pre- and postintervention effect sizes were calculated. Sucking performance metrics of interest included nipple movement peak sucking amplitude, duration, frequency, and smoothness. Interventions included positional changes and changes in nipple flow rate, among others. For both infants, cumulative interventions had the greatest impact on suck frequency; postintervention, infants were able to increase their rate of nutritive sucking per burst. Other aspects of sucking performance were differentially impacted for each baby. Researchers agree that neonatal and infant feeding has been understudied and that the evidence for common interventions needs to be strengthened. We have demonstrated the implementation of readily available technology that can be used to quantify the direct impact of any intervention on actual sucking performance. In doing so, we can individualize care to support skill development and improve outcomes for infants at risk for ongoing feeding challenges.
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Lubbe W. Clinicians guide for cue-based transition to oral feeding in preterm infants: An easy-to-use clinical guide. J Eval Clin Pract 2018; 24:80-88. [PMID: 28251754 PMCID: PMC5901413 DOI: 10.1111/jep.12721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2016] [Revised: 01/16/2017] [Accepted: 01/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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RATIONALE, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This article aims to provide evidence to guide multidisciplinary clinical practitioners towards successful initiation and long-term maintenance of oral feeding in preterm infants, directed by the individual infant maturity. METHOD A comprehensive review of primary research, explorative work, existing guidelines, and evidence-based opinions regarding the transition to oral feeding in preterm infants was studied to compile this document. RESULTS Current clinical hospital practices are described and challenged and the principles of cue-based feeding are explored. "Traditional" feeding regimes use criteria, such as the infant's weight, gestational age and being free of illness, and even caregiver intuition to initiate or delay oral feeding. However, these criteria could compromise the infant and increase anxiety levels and frustration for parents and caregivers. Cue-based feeding, opposed to volume-driven feeding, lead to improved feeding success, including increased weight gain, shorter hospital stay, fewer adverse events, without increasing staff workload while simultaneously improving parents' skills regarding infant feeding. Although research is available on cue-based feeding, an easy-to-use clinical guide for practitioners could not be found. A cue-based infant feeding regime, for clinical decision making on providing opportunities to support feeding success in preterm infants, is provided in this article as a framework for clinical reasoning. CONCLUSIONS Cue-based feeding of preterm infants requires care providers who are trained in and sensitive to infant cues, to ensure optimal feeding success. An easy-to-use clinical guideline is presented for implementation by multidisciplinary team members. This evidence-based guideline aims to improve feeding outcomes for the newborn infant and to facilitate the tasks of nurses and caregivers.
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- Welma Lubbe
- School of Nursing Science, INSINQ, North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), South Africa
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Effect of nasal continuous positive airway pressure on the pharyngeal swallow in neonates. J Perinatol 2017; 37:398-403. [PMID: 28055023 DOI: 10.1038/jp.2016.229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2016] [Accepted: 10/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Feeding neonates orally while on nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) is a common practice. We hypothesize that pressurized airflow provided by nCPAP will alter the swallowing mechanism in neonates, increasing the risk of aspiration during oral feeding. STUDY DESIGN Infants receiving nCPAP with a RAM cannula and tolerating at least 50% of their feeding orally were included in the study (one term; six preterm infants). Each participant underwent a videofluoroscopic swallow study while on nCPAP and off nCPAP. A non-parametric signed-rank test was used for paired data. RESULT The incidence of deep penetration (P=0.03) and aspiration (P=0.01) decreased significantly off-nCPAP compared with on-nCPAP. However, the incidence of mild penetration (P=0.65) and nasopharyngeal reflux (P=0.87) remained the same under both conditions. CONCLUSION Oral feeding while on-nCPAP significantly increases the risk of laryngeal penetration and tracheal aspiration events. We recommend caution when initiating oral feedings on nCPAP.
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Foster JP, Psaila K, Patterson T. Non-nutritive sucking for increasing physiologic stability and nutrition in preterm infants. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016; 10:CD001071. [PMID: 27699765 PMCID: PMC6458048 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd001071.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Non-nutritive sucking (NNS) is used during gavage feeding and in the transition from gavage to breast/bottle feeding in preterm infants to improve the development of sucking behavior and the digestion of enteral feedings. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of non-nutritive sucking on physiologic stability and nutrition in preterm infants. SEARCH METHODS We used the standard search strategy of the Cochrane Neonatal Review group to search the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL; 2016, Issue 1), MEDLINE via PubMed (1966 to 25 February 2016), Embase (1980 to 25 February 2016), and CINAHL (1982 to 25 February 2016). We also searched clinical trials databases, conference proceedings, and the reference lists of retrieved articles for randomised controlled trials. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials and quasi-randomised trials that compared non-nutritive sucking versus no provision of non-nutritive sucking in preterm infants. We excluded cross-over trials. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors assessed trial eligibility and risk of bias and undertook data extraction independently. We analysed the treatment effects in the individual trials and reported mean differences (MD) for continuous data, with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). We used a fixed-effect model in meta-analyses. We did not perform subgroup analyses because of the small number of studies related to the relevant outcomes. We used the GRADE approach to assess the quality of evidence. MAIN RESULTS We identified 12 eligible trials enrolling a total of 746 preterm infants. Meta-analysis, though limited by data quality, demonstrated a significant effect of NNS on transition from gavage to full oral feeding (MD -5.51 days, 95% CI -8.20 to -2.82; N = 87), transition from start of oral feeding to full oral feeding (MD -2.15 days, 95% CI -3.12 to -1.17; N = 100), and the length of hospital stay (MD -4.59 days, 95% CI -8.07 to -1.11; N = 501). Meta-analysis revealed no significant effect of NNS on weight gain. One study found that the NNS group had a significantly shorter intestinal transit time during gavage feeding compared to the control group (MD -10.50 h, 95% CI -13.74 to -7.26; N = 30). Other individual studies demonstrated no clear positive effect of NNS on age of infant at full oral feeds, days from birth to full breastfeeding, rates and proportion of infants fully breastfeeding at discharge, episodes of bradycardia, or episodes of oxygen desaturation. None of the studies reported any negative outcomes. These trials were generally small and contained various methodological weaknesses including lack of blinding of intervention and outcome assessors and variability on outcome measures. The quality of the evidence on outcomes assessed according to GRADE was low to very low. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Meta-analysis demonstrated a significant effect of NNS on the transition from gavage to full oral feeding, transition from start of oral feeding to full oral feeding, and length of hospital stay. None of the trials reported any adverse effects. Well-designed, adequately powered studies using reliable methods of randomisation, concealment of treatment allocation and blinding of the intervention and outcome assessors are needed. In order to facilitate meta-analysis of these data, future research should involve outcome measures consistent with those used in previous studies.
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- Jann P Foster
- Western Sydney UniversitySchool of Nursing and MidwiferyPenrith DCAustralia
- University of SydneyCentral Clinical School, Discipline of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and NeonatologyCamperdownAustralia
- Ingham Research InstituteLiverpoolNSWAustralia
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- Western Sydney UniversitySchool of Nursing and MidwiferyPenrithDCAustralia
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- Western Sydney UniversitySchool of Nursing and MidwiferySydneyAustralia
- Ingham Institute for Applied Medical ResearchLiverpoolNSWAustralia
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Greene Z, O'Donnell CPF, Walshe M. Oral stimulation for promoting oral feeding in preterm infants. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016; 9:CD009720. [PMID: 27644167 PMCID: PMC6457605 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009720.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Preterm infants (< 37 weeks' postmenstrual age) are often delayed in attaining oral feeding. Normal oral feeding is suggested as an important outcome for the timing of discharge from the hospital and can be an early indicator of neuromotor integrity and developmental outcomes. A range of oral stimulation interventions may help infants to develop sucking and oromotor co-ordination, promoting earlier oral feeding and earlier hospital discharge. OBJECTIVES To determine the effectiveness of oral stimulation interventions for attainment of oral feeding in preterm infants born before 37 weeks' postmenstrual age (PMA).To conduct subgroup analyses for the following prespecified subgroups.• Extremely preterm infants born at < 28 weeks' PMA.• Very preterm infants born from 28 to < 32 weeks' PMA.• Infants breast-fed exclusively.• Infants bottle-fed exclusively.• Infants who were both breast-fed and bottle-fed. SEARCH METHODS We used the standard search strategy of the Cochrane Neonatal Review Group to search the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE via PubMed (1966 to 25 February 2016), Embase (1980 to 25 February 2016) and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL; 1982 to 25 February 2016). We searched clinical trials databases, conference proceedings and the reference lists of retrieved articles. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised and quasi-randomised controlled trials comparing a defined oral stimulation intervention with no intervention, standard care, sham treatment or non-oral intervention in preterm infants and reporting at least one of the specified outcomes. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS One review author searched the databases and identified studies for screening. Two review authors screened the abstracts of these studies and full-text copies when needed to identify trials for inclusion in the review. All review authors independently extracted the data and analysed each study for risk of bias across the five domains of bias. All review authors discussed and analysed the data and used the GRADE system to rate the quality of the evidence. Review authors divided studies into two groups for comparison: intervention versus standard care and intervention versus other non-oral or sham intervention. We performed meta-analysis using a fixed-effect model. MAIN RESULTS This review included 19 randomised trials with a total of 823 participants. Almost all included trials had several methodological weaknesses. Meta-analysis showed that oral stimulation reduced the time to transition to oral feeding compared with standard care (mean difference (MD) -4.81, 95% confidence interval (CI) -5.56 to -4.06 days) and compared with another non-oral intervention (MD -9.01, 95% CI -10.30 to -7.71 days), as well as the duration of initial hospitalisation compared with standard care (MD -5.26, 95% CI -7.34 to -3.19 days) and compared with another non-oral intervention (MD -9.01, 95% CI -10.30 to -7.71 days).Investigators reported shorter duration of parenteral nutrition for infants compared with standard care (MD -5.30, 95% CI -9.73 to -0.87 days) and compared with another non-oral intervention (MD -8.70, 95% CI -15.46 to -1.94 days). They could identify no effect on breast-feeding outcomes nor on weight gain. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Although the included studies suggest that oral stimulation shortens hospital stay, days to exclusive oral feeding and duration of parenteral nutrition, one must interpret results of these studies with caution, as risk of bias and poor methodological quality are high overall. Well-designed trials of oral stimulation interventions for preterm infants are warranted. Such trials should use reliable methods of randomisation while concealing treatment allocation, blinding caregivers to treatment when possible and paying particular attention to blinding of outcome assessors.
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- Zelda Greene
- Our Lady's Children's HospitalSpeech and Language Therapy DepartmentCrumlinDublinIreland
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- National Maternity HospitalDepartment of NeonatologyHolles StreetDublin 2Ireland
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- Trinity College DublinClinical Speech and Language Studies7‐9 South Leinster StreetDublinIreland2
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Crowe L, Chang A, Wallace K. Instruments for assessing readiness to commence suck feeds in preterm infants: effects on time to establish full oral feeding and duration of hospitalisation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016; 2016:CD005586. [PMID: 27552522 PMCID: PMC6464358 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd005586.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND One of the most challenging milestones for preterm infants is the acquisition of safe and efficient feeding skills. The majority of healthy full term infants are born with skills to coordinate their suck, swallow and respiration. However, this is not the case for preterm infants who develop these skills gradually as they transition from tube feeding to suck feeds. For preterm infants the ability to engage in oral feeding behaviour is dependent on many factors. The complexity of factors influencing feeding readiness has led some researchers to investigate the use of an individualised assessment of an infant's abilities. A limited number of instruments that aim to indicate an individual infant's readiness to commence either breast or bottle feeding have been developed. OBJECTIVES To determine the effects of using a feeding readiness instrument when compared to no instrument or another instrument on the outcomes of time to establish full oral feeding and duration of hospitalisations. SEARCH METHODS We used the standard search strategy of the Cochrane Neonatal Review group to search the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL 2016, Issue 1), MEDLINE via PubMed (1966 to 22 February 2016), EMBASE (1980 to 22 February 2016), and CINAHL (1982 to 22 February 2016). We also searched clinical trials' databases, conference proceedings, and the reference lists of retrieved articles for randomised controlled trials and quasi-randomised trials. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised and quasi-randomised trials comparing a formal instrument to assess a preterm infant's readiness to commence suck feeds with either no instrument (usual practice) or another feeding readiness instrument. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS The standard methods of Cochrane Neonatal were used. Two authors independently screened potential studies for inclusion. No studies were found that met our inclusion criteria. MAIN RESULTS No studies met the inclusion criteria. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is currently no evidence to inform clinical practice, with no studies meeting the inclusion criteria for this review. Research is needed in this area to establish an evidence base for the clinical utility of implementing the use of an instrument to assess feeding readiness in the preterm infant population.
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- Linda Crowe
- Mater Health ServicesNursing Research CentreBrisbaneAustralia
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- Queensland University of TechnologySchool of NursingBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Mater Health ServicesMater Mothers HospitalLevel 1 Augbiny PlaceRaymond TerraceBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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Dalgleish SR, Kostecky LL, Blachly N. Eating in "SINC": Safe Individualized Nipple-Feeding Competence, a Quality Improvement Project to Explore Infant-Driven Oral Feeding for Very Premature Infants Requiring Noninvasive Respiratory Support. Neonatal Netw 2016; 35:217-227. [PMID: 27461200 DOI: 10.1891/0730-0832.35.4.217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Oral feeding is a developmental task for all premature infants. often, independent nipple feeding is the last barrier to discharge home from the NICU. A relationship exists between consistent, infant-driven feeding management practices and improved feeding performance. Conversely, a random approach to feeding may contribute to poor short-term and long-term clinical outcomes. We report a quality improvement project that was undertaken across five NICUs in an urban setting. our aim was to safely initiate and advance nipple feeding for very preterm neonates (born at <32 weeks gestation) who had a respiratory morbidity requiring nasal continuous positive airway pressure therapy. A novel algorithm entitled "eating in SINC: Safe individualized nipple-Feeding Competence" was developed. Safe individualized nipple-feeding competence involves the baby, the parents, and the health care team by using infant-driven strategies, common language, and developmentally appropriate goals while supporting fragile neonates to be skilled feeders.
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- Stacey R Dalgleish
- Foothills Medical Centre, NICU, 5th Floor, 1403 29 Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9, Canada
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Rayyan M, Rommel N, Allegaert K. The Fate of Fat: Pre-Exposure Fat Losses during Nasogastric Tube Feeding in Preterm Newborns. Nutrients 2015; 7:6213-23. [PMID: 26230707 PMCID: PMC4555118 DOI: 10.3390/nu7085279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2015] [Revised: 07/15/2015] [Accepted: 07/23/2015] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Deficient nutritional support and subsequent postnatal growth failure are major covariates of short- and long-term outcome in preterm neonates. Despite its relevance, extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR) is still prevalent, occurring in an important portion of extremely preterm infants. Lipids provide infants with most of their energy needs, but also cover specific supplies critical to growth, development and health. The use of human milk in preterm neonates results in practices, such as milk storage, pasteurization and administration by an infusion system. All of these pre-exposure manipulations significantly affect the final extent of lipid deposition in the intestinal track available for absorption, but the impact of tube feeding is the most significant. Strategies to shift earlier to oral feeding are available, while adaptations of the infusion systems (inversion, variable flow) have only more recently been shown to be effective in “in vitro”, but not yet in “in vivo” settings. Pre-exposure-related issues for drugs and nutritional compounds show similarities. Therefore, we suggest that the available practices for “in vitro” drug evaluations should also be considered in feeding strategies to further reduce pre-exposure losses as a strategy to improve the nutritional status and outcome of preterm neonates.
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- Maissa Rayyan
- Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
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- Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Diseases, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
- Neuro-gastroenterology and Motility, Gastroenterology, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
- Neurosciences, Exp ORL, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, O & N 2, PO Box 79, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
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BACKGROUND Among infants born prematurely, competence at oral feeding is necessary for growth and hospital discharge. Extremely preterm (EP) infants (28 weeks of gestational age [GA]) are at risk for a variety of medical complications, which can limit the infant's capacity to develop oral feeding competence. OBJECTIVE This study examined feeding progression by assessing timing of acquisition of five early feeding milestones among EP infants and the impact of immaturity and medical complications. DESIGN A chart review was conducted for 94 EP infants who participated in a larger longitudinal randomized study. Feeding progression was defined as infants' postmenstrual age (PMA) at five milestones: first enteral feeding, full enteral feeding, first oral feeding, half oral feeding, and full oral feeding. GA at birth and five medical complications (neurological risk, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, necrotizing enterocolitis, patent ductus arteriosus, and gastroesophageal reflux disease) were used as potential factors influencing the feeding progression. Linear mixed models were used to examine feeding progression across the milestones and contributions of GA at birth and five medical complications on the progression, after controlling for milk type as a covariate. RESULT EP infants gradually achieved feeding milestones; however, the attainment of the feeding milestones slowed significantly for infants with younger GA at birth and the presence of medical complications, including neurological risk, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, necrotizing enterocolitis, and patent ductus arteriosus but not gastroesophageal reflux disease. Milk type was a significant covariate for all analyses, suggesting that infants fed with breast milk achieved each of five milestones earlier than formula-fed infants. DISCUSSION Improved understanding of the timing of essential feeding milestones among EP infants and the contribution of specific medical conditions to the acquisition of these milestones may allow for more targeted care to support feeding skill development.
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- Jinhee Park
- Jinhee Park, PhD, RN, is Postdoctoral Associate, Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina. George Knafl, PhD, is Professor, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Suzanne Thoyre, PhD, RN, FAAN, is Professor and Director of PhD and Postdoctoral Programs, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Debra Brandon, PhD, RN, CCNS, FAAN, is Associate Professor and Director of PhD and Postdoctoral Programs, School of Nursing, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
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Oral feeding is a complex sensorimotor process that is influenced by many variables, making the introduction and management of oral feeding a challenge for many health care providers. Feeding practice guided by tradition or a trial-and-error approach may be inconsistent and has the potential to delay the progression of oral feeding skills. Oral feeding initiation and management should be based on careful, individualized assessment of the NICU infant and requires an understanding of neonatal physiology and neurodevelopment. The purpose of this article is to help the health care provider with this complex process by (a) defining oral feeding readiness, (b) describing the importance of oral feeding in the NICU and the physiology of feeding, and (c) providing a review of the literature regarding the transition from gavage to oral feeding in the NICU.
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- Luann R Jones
- Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Slot 512-5 Little Rock, AR 72202, USA.
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Late and moderate preterm infants form the majority of admissions for prematurity to special care neonatal nurseries. Although at risk for acute disorders of prematurity, they do not suffer the serious long term risks and chronic illnesses of the extremely premature. The special challenges addressed here are of transition and of thermal adaptation, nutritional compensation for postnatal growth restriction, the establishment of early feeding, and the avoidance of post-discharge jaundice or apnea. These 'healthy' premature infants provide challenges for discharge planning, in that opportunities may be available for discharge well before the expected date of delivery, which should be pursued. Barriers to early discharge are rigid conservative protocols and unwarranted investigations; facilitators of discharge are individualized care by nurses expert in cue-based feeding, early management of the thermal environment, support of family preferences and encouragement of mother-baby interactions. Safe discharge depends on recognizing these opportunities and applying strategies to address them.
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- Robin K Whyte
- Dalhousie University, IWK Health Centre G2216, 5980 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3J 6R8.
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Crowe L, Chang A, Wallace K. Instruments for assessing readiness to commence suck feeds in preterm infants: effects on time to establish full oral feeding and duration of hospitalisation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2012:CD005586. [PMID: 22513933 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd005586.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND One of the most challenging milestones for preterm infants is the acquisition of safe and efficient feeding skills. The majority of healthy full term infants are born with skills to coordinate their suck, swallow and respiration. However, this is not the case for preterm infants who develop these skills gradually as they transition from tube feeding to suck feeds. For preterm infants the ability to engage in oral feeding behaviour is dependent on many factors. The complexity of factors influencing feeding readiness has led some researchers to investigate the use of an individualised assessment of an infant's abilities. A limited number of instruments that aim to indicate an individual infant's readiness to commence either breast or bottle feeding have been developed. OBJECTIVES To determine the effects of using a feeding readiness instrument when compared to no instrument or another instrument on the outcomes of time to establish full oral feeding and duration of hospitalisation. SEARCH METHODS We used the standard methods of the Cochrane Neonatal Review Group, including a search of the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (The Cochrane Library 2010, Issue 2), MEDLINE via EBSCO (1966 to July 2010), EMBASE (1980 to July 2010), CINAHL via EBSCO (1982 to July 2010), Web of Science via EBSCO (1980 to July 2010) and Health Source (1980 to July 2010). Other sources such as cited references from retrieved articles and databases of clinical trials were also searched. We did not apply any language restriction. We updated this search in March 2012. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised and quasi-randomised trials comparing a formal instrument to assess a preterm infant's readiness to commence suck feeds with either no instrument (usual practice) or another feeding readiness instrument. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS The standard methods of the Cochrane Neonatal Review Group were used. Two authors independently screened potential studies for inclusion. No studies were found that met our inclusion criteria. MAIN RESULTS No studies met the inclusion criteria. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is currently no evidence to inform clinical practice, with no studies meeting the inclusion criteria for this review. Research is needed in this area to establish an evidence base for the clinical utility of implementing the use of an instrument to assess feeding readiness in the preterm infant population.
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Affiliation(s)
- Linda Crowe
- Mothers' and Babies Health, Mater Medical Research Institute, South Brisbane, Brisbane, Australia.
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Lasby K, Dressler-Mund D. Making the literature palatable at the bedside: Reference poster promotes oral feeding best practice. Adv Neonatal Care 2011; 11:17-24. [PMID: 21285652 DOI: 10.1097/anc.0b013e318206e1b4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
Neonatal nurses often draw upon prior experiences and intuition to feed neonates. Such experience and skill vary from nurse to nurse and may not be based on recent research, nor tailored to each neonate's feeding skill. An evidence-based neonatal oral feeding guideline was produced to improve oral feeding practices among nurses and parents. The implementation was initially less than ideal, resulting in poor compliance. A bedside reference poster was designed to serve as a visual succinct reminder of the oral feeding guideline.
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