ArticleNursing research and practice2015
Effect of four approaches to oral feeding progression on clinical outcomes in preterm infants.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Instruments for assessing readiness to commence suck feeds in preterm infants: effects on time to establish full oral feeding and duration of hospitalisation.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2016Pooled it
- The effect of oropharyngeal mother's milk on nutritional outcomes in preterm infants: a randomized controlled trial.BMC pediatrics · 2024Trial
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- Using Functional Connectivity Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Measure Brain Connectivity in Preterm Infants.Nursing researchTrial
- Relationship between feeding milestones and comorbidities with the postnatal growth in preterm infants.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2026Article
- Promoting Equity in Parent Presence and Participation in Neonatal Intensive Care: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- A Unique Clinical Tool for the Evaluation of Oral Feeding Skills in Infants.Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapie · 2023Article
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- Oral-feeding guidelines for preterm neonates in the NICU: a scoping review.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2021Article
- Quantitative assessment of nutritive sucking patterns in preterm infants.Early human development · 2020Article
- The effects of oral feeding while on nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) in preterm infants.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2020Article
- Transitioning from gavage to full oral feeds in premature infants: When should we discontinue the nasogastric tube?Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2019Article
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Abstract
Background. The purpose of this study of preterm infants was to test the effect of four approaches to the time of transition from gavage to full oral feedings, time to discharge, and weight gain during the transition. Methods. A randomized experimental design was used with four intervention groups: early start (32 weeks' postmenstrual age)/slow progressing experience (gradually increasing oral feedings offered per day); early start/maximum experience (oral feedings offered at every feeding opportunity); late start (34 weeks' postmenstrual age)/slow progressing experience; and late start/maximum experience. Results. The analysis included 86 preterm infants. Once oral feedings were initiated, infants in the late start/maximum experience group achieved full oral feeding and were discharged to home significantly sooner than infants in either early start group. Although not significantly different, these infants also achieved these outcomes sooner than infants in the late start/slow progressing experience group. There were no differences in weight gain across groups. Conclusions. Results suggest starting oral feedings later in preterm infants may result in more rapid transition to full oral feedings and discharge although not at early postnatal ages. Provision of a more consistent approach to oral feeding may support infant neurodevelopment and reduce length of hospitalization.
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