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Stevenson RJ, Serebro J, Mruk A, Martin-Rivera D, Wyver S, Francis HM. Caregivers' Attention Toward, and Response to, Their Child's Interoceptive Hunger and Thirst Cues. Dev Psychobiol 2024; 66:e22531. [PMID: 39039660 DOI: 10.1002/dev.22531] [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] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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People can use their internal state to determine if they are hungry or thirsty. Although the meaning of some interoceptive cues may be innate (e.g., pain), it is possible that others-including those for hunger and thirst-are acquired. There has been little exploration of this idea in humans. Consequently, we conducted a survey among child caregivers to determine if the basic conditions necessary for interoceptive learning were present. Two-hundred and thirty-five caregivers of children aged 1-12 years were asked if they had recently noticed stomach rumbling, hunger-related irritability, and a dry mouth in their child. They were also asked how they would respond. The impact of several moderating variables, especially caregiver beliefs about the causes of hunger, fullness, and thirst, was also explored. Fifteen percent of caregivers had recently noticed stomach rumbling in their child, 28% hunger-related irritability, and 14% a dry mouth. Forty-four percent of caregivers had noticed at least one of these three cues. Noticing hunger cues was significantly moderated by caregiver beliefs about their cause, by child age, and in one case by temporal context (around vs. outside mealtimes). Key caregiver responses were providing the need (e.g., offer food) and/or asking the child if they had a need (e.g., hungry?). Each type of response could potentially support a different form of interoceptive learning. In conclusion, we suggest the necessary conditions for children to learn interoceptive hunger and thirst cues, are present in many caregiver-offspring dyads.
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- Richard J Stevenson
- School of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Macquarie School of Education, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Moding KJ, Kielb EI. Conceptual Considerations and Methodological Challenges to Measuring Food Acceptance During Infancy. Curr Nutr Rep 2023; 12:407-415. [PMID: 37460785 DOI: 10.1007/s13668-023-00480-1] [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] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this review is to (1) present a conceptual definition of infant food acceptance, (2) explore methodological challenges to measuring different components of food acceptance, and (3) provide recommendations for future research on food acceptance during infancy. RECENT FINDINGS Infant food acceptance includes separate but overlapping components: wanting, liking, and consumption. Recent evidence suggests that although these components are often correlated, there is variability in the sensitivity of these measures to detect differences in infants' responses to target foods. To date, consumption and caregiver perceptions of liking have been the primary outcome measures of interest in studies of infant food acceptance. More diverse and precise measures across the three components of infant food acceptance are needed to address a wider scope of research questions, which would in turn strengthen the interpretability and translational potential of research in this area.
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- Kameron J Moding
- Department of Human Development & Family Science, Purdue University, 1200 Mitch Daniels Blvd, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
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- Department of Human Development & Family Science, Purdue University, 1200 Mitch Daniels Blvd, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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Zhao F, Sun Y, Zhang Y, Xu T, Wang N, Yan S, Zeng T, Zhang F, Gao J, Yue Q, Rozelle S. Comparison of mothers' perceptions of hunger cues in 3-month-old infant under different feeding methods. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:444. [PMID: 36882770 PMCID: PMC9993530 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-15325-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mothers' perception of infant hunger cues is a critical content of responsive feeding, which is central to the promotion of early childhood development. However, only a few studies have examined responsive feeding in China, especially lacking the studies on perceptions of infant hunger cues. Consider the cultural differences, the aim of this study was to describe the perceptions of infant hunger cues of Chinese mothers for infants aged 3 months, and explore the relationship between maternal perceptions of infant hunger cues and different feeding methods. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 326 mothers of healthy 3-month-old infants, including 188 exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) mothers and 138 formula feeding (FF) mothers. It was implemented in four provincial and municipal maternal and child health hospitals. The mothers' perceptions of infant hunger cues were surveyed by self-reporting questionnaires. Chi-square tests and logistic analysis were applied to analyze the differences in maternal perceptions of infant hunger cues, including the number of hunger cues and the specific cues, between EBF group and FF group by controlling sociodemographic variables and the daily nursing indicators. RESULTS We found that a higher proportion of EBF mothers could perceive multiple hunger cues (≥ 2) than FF mothers (66.5% vs.55.1%). For specific cues, the EBF mothers had higher perceptions of infant's "hand sucking" (67.6% vs. 53.6%) and "moving head frantically from side to side" (34.6% vs. 23.9%), all p < 0.05. Regression analysis revealed that EBF might support mothers to perceive infant hunger cues than FF mothers, with the number of infant hunger cues (OR = 1.70, 95% CI: 1.01-2.85), "hand sucking" (OR = 1.72, 95% CI: 1.04-2.87), "moving head frantically from side to side" (OR = 2.07, 95% CI: 1.19-3.62). The number of infant hunger cues perceived by mothers was also associated with their educational level and family structure. CONCLUSION EBF mothers of 3-month-old infants may be more likely to perceive infant hunger cues than FF mothers in China. It is necessary to increase the health education about infant hunger and satiety cues to caregivers in China, especially among mothers with lower education levels, mothers living in nuclear families, and FF mothers.
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- Fenghua Zhao
- National Center for Women and Children's Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Qingdao Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning Service Center, Shandong, 266072, China
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- National Center for Women and Children's Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, 100081, China.
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- National Center for Women and Children's Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, 401147, China
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- Ma'anshan Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Anhui, 243011, China
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- Liuzhou Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Guangxi, 545001, China
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- Qingdao Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning Service Center, Shandong, 266072, China
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- National Center for Women and Children's Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, 100081, China
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- National Center for Women and Children's Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford, CA, 94305-6055, USA
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Bahorski J, Romano M, McDougal JM, Kiratzis E, Pocchio K, Paek I. Development of an Individualized Responsive Feeding Intervention-Learning Early Infant Feeding Cues: Protocol for a Nonrandomized Study. JMIR Res Protoc 2023; 12:e44329. [PMID: 36853761 PMCID: PMC10015354 DOI: 10.2196/44329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Responsive infant feeding occurs when a parent recognizes the infant's cues of hunger or satiety and responds promptly to these cues. It is known to promote healthy dietary patterns and infant weight gain and is recommended as part of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. However, the use of responsive infant feeding can be challenging for many parents. Research is needed to assist caregivers recognize infant hunger or satiety cues and overcoming barriers to using responsive infant feeding. OBJECTIVE The Learning Early Infant Feeding Cues (LEIFc) intervention was designed to fill this gap by using a validated coaching approach, SS-OO-PP-RR ("super," Setting the Stage, Observation and Opportunities, Problem Solving and Planning, Reflection and Review), to promote responsive infant feeding. Guided by the Obesity-Related Behavioral Intervention Trials model, this study aims to test the feasibility and fidelity of the LEIFc intervention in a group of mother-infant dyads. METHODS This pre-post quasi-experimental study with no control group will recruit mothers (N=30) in their third trimester (28 weeks and beyond) of pregnancy from community settings. Study visit 1 will occur prenatally in which written and video material on infant feeding and infant hunger and satiety cues is provided. Demographic information and plans for infant feeding are also collected prenatally via self-report surveys. The use of responsive infant feeding via subjective (survey) and objective (video) measures is recorded before (study visit 2, 1 month post partum) and after (study visit 5, 4 months post partum) intervention. Coaching on responsive infant feeding during a feeding session is provided by a trained interventionist using the SS-OO-PP-RR approach at study visits 3 (2 months post partum) and 4 (3 months post partum). Infant feeding practices are recorded via survey, and infant weight and length are measured at each postpartum study visit. Qualitative data on the LEIFc intervention are provided by the interventionist and mother. Infant feeding videos will be coded and tabulated for instances of infant cues and maternal responses. Subjective measures of responsive infant feeding will also be tabulated. The use of responsive infant feeding pre-post intervention will be analyzed using matched t tests. Qualitative data will be examined to guide intervention refinement. RESULTS This study initially began in spring 2020 but was halted because of the COVID-10 pandemic. With new funding, recruitment, enrollment, and data collection began in April 2022 and will continue until April 2023. CONCLUSIONS After refinement, the LEIFc intervention will be tested in a pilot randomized controlled trial. The long-term goal is to implement LEIFc in the curricula of federally funded maternal-child home visiting programs that serve vulnerable populations-those that often have infant feeding practices that do not align with recommendations and are less likely to use responsive infant feeding. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/44329.
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- Jessica Bahorski
- College of Nursing, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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- School of Communication Science and Disorders, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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- Center for Prevention & Early Intervention Policy, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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- School of Communication Science and Disorders, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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- College of Health and Human Sciences, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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- College of Nursing, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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A Study on Online Intervention for Early Childhood Eating Disorders during COVID-19. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19063696. [PMID: 35329382 PMCID: PMC8950042 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19063696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Eating disorders are among the most common clinical manifestations in children, and they are frequently connected with maternal psychopathological risk, internalizing/externalizing problems in children, and poor quality of mother–child feeding exchanges. During the COVID-19 lockdown, in person assessment and intervention were impeded due to the indications of maintaining interpersonal distancing and by limits to travel. Therefore, web-based methods were adopted to meet patients’ needs. In this study N = 278 participants completed the SCL-90/R and the CBCL to examine the psychopathological symptoms of mothers and children (age of the children = 24 months); moreover, the dyads were video-recorded during feeding and followed an online video-feedback based intervention. Maternal emotional state, interactive conflict, food refusal in children, and dyadic affective state all improved considerably, as did offspring internalizing/externalizing problems and mothers’ depression, anxiety, and obsession–compulsion symptoms. This study showed that video-feedback web-based intervention might be employed successfully to yield considerable beneficial effects.
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Johnson SL, Moding KJ, Grimm KJ, Flesher AE, Bakke AJ, Hayes JE. Infant and Toddler Responses to Bitter-Tasting Novel Vegetables: Findings from the Good Tastes Study. J Nutr 2021; 151:3240-3252. [PMID: 34191021 PMCID: PMC8485907 DOI: 10.1093/jn/nxab198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Infants are born with the biological predisposition to reject bitterness. Dark green vegetables contain essential nutrients but also bitter compounds, making them more difficult to like. OBJECTIVE The Good Tastes Study was designed to determine whether reducing bitterness by adding small amounts of sugar or salt would alter infant acceptance of kale purées. METHODS Caregivers (n = 106, 94% mothers, 82% Non-Hispanic White) and children (53% male, aged 6-24 mo) participated in a videorecorded laboratory visit during which infants were offered 4 versions of puréed kale: plain, 1.2% or 1.8% added sugar, or 0.2% added salt. Caregivers rated their children's liking for each kale version. Videos were coded for the number of tastes accepted and for children's behaviors and acceptance of each kale version. A multilevel ordered logistic model was fit for the number of accepted tastes and caregiver ratings of child liking of kale versions with age, breastfeeding history, order effects, and kale version as predictors. RESULTS Infants 6 to <12 mo accepted more tastes (b = 2.911, P < 0.001) and were rated by caregivers as liking the kale more than older toddlers (≥18 mo; b = 1.874, P = 0.014). The plain kale was more likely to be accepted (P < 0.001); also, the first version offered was more likely to be rejected (b = -0.586, P < 0.007). Older infants (≥18 mo) exhibited more avoidant behaviors (b = 1.279, P < 0.001), more playing (b = 2.918, P < 0.001), and more self-feeding (b = 1.786, P = 0.005) than younger infants (6 to <12 mo). Children who were reported to have been breastfed more in the last 7 d were more likely to self-feed (b = 0.246, P < 0.001) and play with food (b = 0.207, P < 0.005). CONCLUSIONS Our findings support that there may be a sensitive period, during the early phase of complementary feeding, to improve success of introducing a novel, bitter, more difficult-to-like food. When low levels of sugar or salt were added, no advantage of bitterness reduction was observed. This study has been registered with ClinicalTrials.gov as NCT04549233.
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- Susan L Johnson
- Department of Pediatrics University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Human Development & Family Studies, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Sensory Evaluation Center, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
- Department of Food Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Sensory Evaluation Center, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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Complementary Feeding in Italy: From Tradition to Innovation. CHILDREN 2021; 8:children8080638. [PMID: 34438529 PMCID: PMC8391452 DOI: 10.3390/children8080638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Revised: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Complementary feeding (CF) is a pivotal phase of the individual’s growth, during which children develops their future dietary habits. To date, only few studies investigated and compared weaning modalities between different geographical areas. The aim of this article is to describe the current Italian practice for CF in healthy term infants among different areas (North, Center, South) of Italy. Two different multiple-choice questionnaires were produced and sent to 665 Italian primary care pediatricians (PCP) and 2023 families with children under 1 year of age. As emerged from our investigation, in Italy CF is usually started between the 5th and 6th month of life. The preferred approach (chosen by 77% of families) involves the use of home-cooked liquid or semi-liquid ailments, or industrial baby foods. A new CF modality is emerging, consisting of traditional complementary foods with adult food tastings (10% of families). Approximately 91% of pediatricians give written dietary suggestions, and 83% of families follow their advice. We found significantly divergent weaning habits among different areas of Italy. PCP have a key role in guiding parents during the introduction of new foods in their infant’s diet and should take this as an opportunity to educate the whole family to healthy dietary habits.
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Bahorski JS, Mumbower R, Pocchio KE. Describing Maternal Knowledge of Infant Feeding Practices. J Pediatr Health Care 2021; 35:278-284. [PMID: 33358252 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2020.11.001] [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: 07/21/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This qualitative study aimed to describe first-time mothers' knowledge of infant feeding practices, including the responsive feeding approach. METHOD This descriptive, qualitative study enrolled first-time mothers in the third trimester of pregnancy. Participants were asked plans for infant feeding and knowledge of infant feeding cues and responsive feeding. NVivo version 11 was used to analyze data using thematic analysis. RESULTS All mothers (n = 30) intended to breastfeed. Hunger cues such as rooting were described; cessation of eating was consistently mentioned as a fullness cue. Mothers were unfamiliar with responsive feeding yet deduced the meaning of feeding in response to infant cues. Readiness for complementary foods was described by infant age and/or health care provider recommendation; developmental readiness was not described. DISCUSSION Findings suggest future education and research should focus on responsive feeding and readiness for complementary foods. Finding ways to assist mothers to adhere to recommendations may promote healthy infant growth and prevent childhood obesity.
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A recurrent cross-sectional qualitative study exploring how low-income mothers define snacks and reasons for offering snacks during infancy. Appetite 2021; 162:105169. [PMID: 33610639 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2021.105169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2020] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Despite rapid increases in snacking in recent decades, little is known about snacking during infancy. This study explored how low-income mothers define snacks and their reasons for offering snacks during infancy. A recurrent cross-sectional qualitative approach was used to identify themes from semi-structured interviews with low-income mothers when their infants were 6 and 12 months of age. A purposive sample of mothers (N = 15) was recruited from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) offices and childcare centers serving low-income families in Rhode Island. Mothers also completed demographic and infant feeding questionnaires. Independent thematic analyses were conducted to identify themes from the 6 and 12 month interviews. Themes from the 6 month interviews for how mothers defined snacks were: snacks are consumed between meals, snacks are smaller portions, and snacks are sweet. Themes from the 12 month interviews also included snacks are consumed between meals and snacks are smaller portions with one additional theme: snacks do not include all food groups. Themes from the 6 month interviews for the reasons mothers offered snacks were: infants seemed hungry, infants showed interest, and snacks help manage behavior. Themes from 12 month interviews also included snacks help manage behavior with two additional themes: snacks expose infants to different flavors and snacks expose infants to different textures. Findings suggest that snacks are commonly offered during infancy and that mothers define snacks as smaller portions that help with hunger between meals. However, during early infancy mothers describe snacks as sweet, and across infancy report using snacks to manage behavior, underscoring the importance of providing parents with guidance on healthy snacking during the first year of life.
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Wood AC, Blissett JM, Brunstrom JM, Carnell S, Faith MS, Fisher JO, Hayman LL, Khalsa AS, Hughes SO, Miller AL, Momin SR, Welsh JA, Woo JG, Haycraft E. Caregiver Influences on Eating Behaviors in Young Children: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. J Am Heart Assoc 2020; 9:e014520. [PMID: 32389066 PMCID: PMC7660848 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.119.014520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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A substantial body of research suggests that efforts to prevent pediatric obesity may benefit from targeting not just what a child eats, but how they eat. Specifically, child obesity prevention should include a component that addresses reasons why children have differing abilities to start and stop eating in response to internal cues of hunger and satiety, a construct known as eating self‐regulation. This review summarizes current knowledge regarding how caregivers can be an important influence on children's eating self‐regulation during early childhood. First, we discuss the evidence supporting an association between caregiver feeding and child eating self‐regulation. Second, we discuss what implications the current evidence has for actions caregivers may be able to take to support children's eating self‐regulation. Finally, we consider the broader social, economic, and cultural context around the feeding environment relationship and how this intersects with the implementation of any actions. As far as we are aware, this is the first American Heart Association (AHA) scientific statement to focus on a psychobehavioral approach to reducing obesity risk in young children. It is anticipated that the timely information provided in this review can be used not only by caregivers within the immediate and extended family but also by a broad range of community‐based care providers.
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Ventura AK, Sheeper S, Levy J. Exploring Correlates of Infant Clarity of Cues During Early Feeding Interactions. J Acad Nutr Diet 2019; 119:1452-1461. [PMID: 31153959 PMCID: PMC6710109 DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2019.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 03/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Recommendations aimed at reducing infants' risk for rapid weight gain primarily focus on promoting caregivers' use of responsive feeding practices and styles. These recommendations are grounded in the belief that infants will effectively signal hunger and satiation to their caregivers. To date, few studies have explored how variability in infants' communication of hunger and satiation may contribute to feeding interactions. OBJECTIVE Our aim was to explore variability in, and correlates of, infant clarity of cues during feeding interactions. DESIGN This was a cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS/SETTING Mother-infant dyads (n=86) were video-recorded during a typical feeding interaction within laboratory-based settings in Philadelphia, PA and San Luis Obispo, CA between June 2013 and June 2017. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Trained raters later coded videos using the Nursing Child Assessment Parent-Child Interaction Feeding Scale's Infant Clarity of Cues and Maternal Sensitivity to Cues subscales. Infant weight was assessed and standardized to sex- and age-specific z scores. Mothers completed questionnaires related to family demographics, infant feeding history, feeding styles, and infant temperament and eating behaviors. STATISTICAL ANALYSES PERFORMED Linear models were used to test for associations between clarity of cues and breastfeeding vs formula-feeding, maternal sensitivity and responsiveness, and feeding and weight outcomes. RESULTS Infants were approximately 15.5 weeks of age and 53% were female. Clarity of cues was not associated with infant sex, age, temperament, or eating behaviors. Breastfed and formula-fed infants exhibited similar clarity of cues (P=0.0636). Greater clarity of cues for infants was associated with greater maternal sensitivity to cues (P=0.0011) and responsive feeding style (P=0.0464) for mothers. Lower clarity of cues was associated with greater weight-for-age z score change for formula-fed infants, but not breastfed infants. CONCLUSIONS Efforts to promote responsive feeding may need to also consider infant clarity of cues. Further research is needed to understand the implications of associations between infant communication and responsive feeding.
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Whitfield KC, Ventura AK. Exploration of Responsive Feeding During Breastfeeding Versus Bottle Feeding of Human Milk: A Within-Subject Pilot Study. Breastfeed Med 2019; 14:482-486. [PMID: 31188021 DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2019.0069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Background: Responsive feeding promotes optimal feeding patterns and growth trajectories. Breastfeeding is thought to facilitate responsive feeding, but research to date has been limited to comparing formula-feeding and breastfeeding dyads. Using a within-subject approach, we aimed to assess maternal responsiveness to infant cues during two human milk feeding sessions differing by feeding modality (breastfeeding versus bottle feeding). Materials and Methods: Nine mother-infant dyads (infants ≤6 months) were recruited from the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, from April to May 2018. Two human milk-feeding sessions, directly from the breast and from a bottle, were video-recorded in participants' homes, then scored using the validated Nursing Child Assessment Satellite Training (NCAST) Caregiver/Parent-Child Interaction Feeding Scale. The second half of feeding sessions were coded for infant satiation cues. Results: All women earned a college degree or higher, and were partnered. Mothers were aged mean ± standard deviation 33.2 ± 4.0 years; infants were 14.6 ± 6.9 weeks old and six (67%) were female. Mothers were more sensitive to infant cues during breastfeeding (NCAST Maternal Sensitivity to Cues sub-scale score, 15.0 ± 1.0) than bottle feeding (13.4 ± 1.6; p = 0.016). There was a significantly longer latency from feeding session midpoint to the first satiation cue during breastfeeding (minutes:seconds; 3:00 ± 1:53 versus 0:45 ± 1:18 bottle feeding, p = 0.038). There was no difference in the number of infant cues by feeding modality. Conclusions: Despite the small sample with high socioeconomic status, this pilot study highlights differences in maternal responsiveness to infant cues by feeding modality with human milk, which warrants further investigation.
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- Kyly C Whitfield
- Department of Applied Human Nutrition, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology and Public Health, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California
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Matvienko-Sikar K, Toomey E, Queally M, Flannery C, O Neill K, Dinan TG, Doherty E, Harrington JM, Hayes C, Heary C, Hennessy M, Kelly C, Mc Hugh SM, McSharry J, Stanton C, Heffernan T, Byrne M, Kearney PM. Choosing Healthy Eating for Infant Health (CHErIsH) study: protocol for a feasibility study. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e029607. [PMID: 31444187 PMCID: PMC6707649 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2019] [Revised: 04/05/2019] [Accepted: 05/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Childhood obesity is a public health challenge. There is evidence for associations between parents' feeding behaviours and childhood obesity risk. Primary care provides a unique opportunity for delivery of infant feeding interventions for childhood obesity prevention. Implementation strategies are needed to support infant feeding intervention delivery. The Choosing Healthy Eating for Infant Health (CHErIsH) intervention is a complex infant feeding intervention delivered at infant vaccination visits, alongside a healthcare professional (HCP)-level implementation strategy to support delivery. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This protocol provides a description of a non-randomised feasibility study of an infant feeding intervention and implementation strategy, with an embedded process evaluation and economic evaluation. Intervention participants will be parents of infants aged ≤6 weeks at recruitment, attending a participating HCP in a primary care practice. The intervention will be delivered at the infant's 2, 4, 6, 12 and 13 month vaccination visits and involves brief verbal infant feeding messages and additional resources, including a leaflet, magnet, infant bib and sign-posting to an information website. The implementation strategy encompasses a local opinion leader, HCP training delivered prior to intervention delivery, electronic delivery prompts and additional resources, including a training manual, poster and support from the research team. An embedded mixed-methods process evaluation will examine the acceptability and feasibility of the intervention, the implementation strategy and study processes including data collection. Qualitative interviews will explore parent and HCP experiences and perspectives of delivery and receipt of the intervention and implementation strategy. Self-report surveys will examine fidelity of delivery and receipt, and acceptability, suitability and comprehensiveness of the intervention, implementation strategy and study processes. Data from electronic delivery prompts will also be collected to examine implementation of the intervention. A cost-outcome description will be conducted to measure costs of the intervention and the implementation strategy. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study received approval from the Clinical Research Ethics Committee of the Cork Teaching Hospitals. Study findings will be disseminated via peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
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Affiliation(s)
- Karen Matvienko-Sikar
- School of Public Health, University College Cork National University of Ireland, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Psychology, National University of Ireland-Galway National Centre for Biomedical Engineering Science, Galway, Ireland
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- J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, University College Cork National University of Ireland, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, University College Cork National University of Ireland, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Cork University Hospital and University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- APC Microbiome Institute, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, University College Cork National University of Ireland, Cork, Ireland
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- Public Health and Primary Care, University of Dublin Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Psychology, National University of Ireland-Galway National Centre for Biomedical Engineering Science, Galway, Ireland
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- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- Whitaker Institute for Innovation and Societal Change, National University of Ireland Galway College of Science, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, University College Cork National University of Ireland, Cork, Ireland
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- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- APC Microbiome Institute, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- Moorepark Food Research Centre, Teagasc, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Psychology, University of Galway, Galway, UK
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- School of Public Health, University College Cork National University of Ireland, Cork, Ireland
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Matvienko-Sikar K, Toomey E, Delaney L, Flannery C, McHugh S, McSharry J, Byrne M, Queally M, Heary C, Kearney PM. Behaviour change techniques and theory use in healthcare professional-delivered infant feeding interventions to prevent childhood obesity: a systematic review. Health Psychol Rev 2019; 13:277-294. [DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2019.1605838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Discipline of Economics, JE Cairnes School of Business and Economics, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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Mennella JA, Papas MA, Reiter AR, Stallings VA, Trabulsi JC. Early rapid weight gain among formula-fed infants: Impact of formula type and maternal feeding styles. Pediatr Obes 2019; 14:e12503. [PMID: 30629845 DOI: 10.1111/ijpo.12503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2018] [Revised: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND What and how infants are fed are considered important determinants for the risk factor of early rapid gain weight. OBJECTIVES We conducted secondary analyses on data from a randomized clinical trial, wherein infants randomized to feed cow milk formula had double the incidence of early rapid weight gain than those fed extensively hydrolyzed protein formula, to determine whether maternal feeding styles had independent effects or interactive effects with infant formula type on early rapid weight gain. METHODS Anthropometry and feeding patterning (number of daily formula feeds) were measured monthly, and maternal feeding styles were measured at 0.5, 3.5, and 4.5 months. Longitudinal models were fitted using generalized estimating equations and separate logistic models conducted. RESULTS The treatment groups did not differ in formula feeding patterning or in maternal feeding styles, which were stable across the first 4.5 months. Feeding styles had no significant effects on early rapid weight gain and did not interact with formula group. However, type of infant formula had a direct and independent impact on early rapid weight gain (P = 0.003). CONCLUSIONS The type of infant formula had a differential impact on early rapid weight gain independent of maternal feeding style, highlighting the self-regulatory capabilities of infants.
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- J A Mennella
- Monell Chemical Senses Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Christiana Care Health System Value Institute, Newark, Delaware
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- Monell Chemical Senses Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition, University of Delaware College of Health and Sciences, Newark, Delaware
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Complementary feeding is an important developmental milestone in children and occurs at a formative time for the development of healthy eating habits that can continue into later childhood and beyond. The timing of weaning has been a controversial subject and recommendations in the UK differ from those in Europe. In the UK and New Zealand, baby-led weaning is becoming increasingly popular. The importance of responsive feeding is highlighted to make parents aware of a baby's cues indicating hunger or fullness. There have also been advances in the science of immunology that deem the early introduction of allergens to be a preventive strategy for food allergies. This article discusses the nutritional requirements for infants and reviews the foods that should be introduced and avoided. Guidelines are changing all the time, so nurses must keep up to date with current research to be able to offer advice to parents of infants.
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Cugini K, McCormick FB, Mitchell C, Psencik E, Sarduy S, Masuoka I, Toruno R, Davies J. Therapy services and specialized devices for conjoined twins: Unique challenges with conjoined twins and the importance of physical and occupational therapy. Semin Perinatol 2018; 42:361-368. [PMID: 30166054 DOI: 10.1053/j.semperi.2018.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Conjoined twins are a rare occurrence that offer unique challenges and circumstances to therapists. The overall goal of physical and occupational therapy treatment is to provide care that promotes developmental progression to two conjoined individuals with distinct personalities and potentially different physical and medical needs. The unique presentation of conjoined twins must be considered in determining therapeutic goals, interventions and plans of care. Providing therapeutic interventions throughout the NICU stay is a dynamic, evolving process, which challenges the therapy team to work together to find solutions. This paper aims to highlight the considerations, challenges, and strategies used to address barriers in the therapeutic care of conjoined twins.
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- Katherine Cugini
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, MC: BCM320, Houston, Texas 77030, United States.
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Fry TJ, Marfurt S, Wengier S. Systematic Review of Quality Improvement Initiatives Related to Cue-Based Feeding in Preterm Infants. Nurs Womens Health 2018; 22:401-410. [PMID: 30138603 DOI: 10.1016/j.nwh.2018.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2018] [Revised: 07/08/2018] [Accepted: 07/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine and synthesize the outcomes of quality improvement (QI) initiatives related to cue-based feeding of preterm infants to facilitate implementation of findings to improve nursing practice. DATA SOURCES Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) Complete and PubMed were searched for full-text articles published from 2000 through 2017 included under the medical subject heading quality improvement and whose titles included any form of the term feeding combined with any of the following: bottle, breast, cue-based, demand, infant, neonate, newborn, oral, or responsive. STUDY SELECTION Articles were considered for inclusion if they were published in English-language journals and focused on QI initiatives concerning cue-based feeding of preterm infants in NICU settings. DATA EXTRACTION After initial article review, we examined clinical outcomes and assessed study methodology using the Quality Improvement Minimum Quality Criteria Set (QI-MQCS) framework. DATA SYNTHESIS Our review yielded seven studies related to cue-based feeding of preterm infants. Five studies included multidisciplinary stakeholder teams to assess their respective NICU environments and facilitate project completion. In two studies, feeding "champions" were designated as facilitators. In one study, researchers used a Plan-Do-Study-Act approach and emphasized process over outcome. In six studies, researchers measured hospital length of stay, which decreased in five intervention groups. In three studies, researchers measured infant weight gain, which increased in two intervention groups. In two studies, researchers monitored weight gain velocity, and in five studies, researchers reported earlier gestational attainment of full oral feedings. CONCLUSION Weight gain, time to full oral feedings, and hospital length of stay may be improved with the use of cue-based feeding. QI initiatives are a practical means to bring best evidence and multidisciplinary collaboration to the NICU.
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Matvienko-Sikar K, Toomey E, Delaney L, Harrington J, Byrne M, Kearney PM. Effects of healthcare professional delivered early feeding interventions on feeding practices and dietary intake: A systematic review. Appetite 2017; 123:56-71. [PMID: 29225141 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2017.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2017] [Revised: 11/18/2017] [Accepted: 12/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Childhood obesity is a global public health challenge. Parental feeding practices, such as responsive feeding, are implicated in the etiology of childhood obesity. PURPOSE This systematic review aimed to examine of effects of healthcare professional-delivered early feeding interventions, on parental feeding practices, dietary intake, and weight outcomes for children up to 2 years. The role of responsive feeding interventions was also specifically examined. METHODS Databases searched included: CINAHL, the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Medline, PubMed, PsycINFO, and Maternity and Infant Care. INCLUSION CRITERIA participants are parents of children ≤2 years; intervention includes focus on early child feeding to prevent overweight and obesity; intervention delivered by healthcare professionals. RESULTS Sixteen papers, representing 10 trials, met inclusion criteria for review. Six interventions included responsive feeding components. Interventions demonstrated inconsistent effects on feeding practices, dietary intake, and weight outcomes. Findings suggest some reductions in pressure to eat and infant consumption of non-core beverages. Responsive feeding based interventions demonstrate greater improvements in feeding approaches, and weight outcomes. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this review highlight the importance of incorporating responsive feeding in healthcare professional delivered early feeding interventions to prevent childhood obesity. Observed inconsistencies across trials may be explained by methodological limitations.
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- School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, University College Cork, Ireland
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- School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland
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Engaging national and regional partners to accelerate broad-scale implementation of nurse-developed interventions. Nurs Outlook 2017; 66:18-24. [PMID: 28951005 DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2017.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2017] [Revised: 08/13/2017] [Accepted: 08/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Only a small proportion of research-tested interventions translate into broad-scale implementation in real world practice, and when they do, it often takes many years. Partnering with national and regional organizations is one strategies that researchers may apply to speed the translation of interventions into real-world practice. Through these partnerships, researchers can promote and distribute interventions to the audiences they want their interventions to reach. In this paper, we describe five nurse scientists' programs of research and their partnerships with networks of national, regional, and local organizations, including their initial formative work, activities to engage multi-level network partners, and lessons learned about partnership approaches to speeding broad-scale implementation.
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Understanding infant eating behaviour – Lessons learned from observation. Physiol Behav 2017; 176:117-124. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2017.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2016] [Revised: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 01/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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