Effect of Left and Right Semi-Elevated Side-Lying Positions on Feeding Performance of Preterm Infants
To determine the effect of right and left semi-elevated side-lying positions on the feeding performance and skills of bottle-fed preterm infants. A single-group, crossover experimental study. Level 3 NICU of a training and research hospital in Istanbul. A total of 60 preterm infants born at 24 to 36...
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Published in | Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing Vol. 51; no. 1; pp. 65 - 72 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
Elsevier Inc
01.01.2022
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Summary: | To determine the effect of right and left semi-elevated side-lying positions on the feeding performance and skills of bottle-fed preterm infants.
A single-group, crossover experimental study.
Level 3 NICU of a training and research hospital in Istanbul.
A total of 60 preterm infants born at 24 to 36 6/7 weeks gestation.
We collected data using an infant information form, feeding observation form, and the Turkish version of the Early Feeding Skills Assessment (EFS-Turkish). For each infant, we collected data for two feeds: one in the right and one in the left semi-elevated side-lying position.
We found no difference between the right and left semi-elevated side-lying positions in the volume or percentage of food taken (p = .582 and p = .625, respectively), feeding duration (p = .901), or feeding efficiency (p = .423). We observed no significant differences between feedings in the left and right semi-elevated side-lying positions in mean EFS-Turkish total score (p = .251) or subscale scores (p > .05).
Neonatal nurses can feed preterm infants in both directions of the semi-elevated side-lying position when following evidence-based feeding guidelines.
The authors found no differences in volume or percentage of food taken, feed duration, or feeding efficiency between the left and right semi-elevated side-lying positions for preterm infants. |
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ISSN: | 0884-2175 1552-6909 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.jogn.2021.09.006 |