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Oral feeding skills in premature infants: A concept analysis [PDF]

Belitung Nursing Journal, 2022
Background:  The delay in developing oral feeding skills becomes a problem experienced by premature infants. One of the reasons for the delay may be related to inconsistent definitions of oral feeding skills, which can cause discrepancies in the ...
Dyah Dwi Astuti, Yeni Rustina, Dessie Wanda   +2 more
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Determination of oral feeding skills in late preterm, early term, and full-term infants using the neonatal oral feeding monitor (NeoSAFE) [PDF]

Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Background Mature oral feeding is a complex function involving numerous muscles and nerves, typically developing between the postmenstrual age of 34–36 weeks in newborn infants.
Ayse Ecevit, Balkar Erdogan, Deniz Anuk Ince, Meltem Aksu, Sezin Unal, Özden Turan, Ahmet Saracoglu, Aylin Tarcan   +7 more
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Accuracy of Mansoura Early Feeding Skills Assessment score (MEFSA) in identification of oral feeding readiness in preterm infants [PDF]

BMC Pediatrics
Background Oral feeding readiness is a complex concept. More evidence is needed to approach the initiation of oral feedings in preterm infants. Recognition and support of oral feeding readiness may decrease hospital stays and reduce healthcare costs ...
Omnia El-Kassas, Maii Saad, Ayman Amer, Hesham Abdel-Hady, Tamer Abou-Elsaad   +4 more
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Effectiveness of Preterm Infant Oral Motor Intervention (PIOMI) on oral feeding readiness among preterm infants: a quasi-experimental study [PDF]

BMC Pediatrics
Background Preterm infants often experience feeding issues due to neuromuscular immaturity and underdeveloped oral motor skills leading to delayed oral feeding readiness and prolonged hospitalization.
Amrita A. Sivasanker, Pity Koul, SreeRaja Kumar, Rajeev Kumar Thapar   +3 more
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The Development of Oral Feeding Skills in Infants [PDF]

International Journal of Pediatrics, 2012
Chantal Lau, Donna Geddes, Katsumi Mizuno, Benoist Schaal   +3 more
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Improving feeding skills and transition to breastfeeding in early preterm infants: a randomized controlled trial of oromotor intervention

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2023
IntroductionOromotor therapy exercises used for preterm infants in the NICU might promote oral-motor skills and shorten discharge day. This study investigates the impact of an oral-motor therapy program on the successful transition to breastfeeding (BF ...
Nilay Comuk Balci, Sahin Takci, H. Canan Seren   +2 more
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Effect of oral motor facilitation technique on oral motor and feeding skills in children with cerebral palsy : a case study

BMC Pediatrics, 2022
Background: Deficiencies in oral motor function and feeding skills are common in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Oral motor therapy is a useful method to improve oral motor function and feeding skills.
Kyoung-chul Min, Sang-min Seo, Hee-soon Woo   +2 more
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Oral Motor Treatment Efficacy: Feeding and Swallowing Skills in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Behavioural Neurology, 2021
This study is aimed at identifying the relationship between oral motor treatment and the improvement of abilities for feeding and swallowing in boys and girls with CP residing in the state of Yucatán.
Maria E. Widman-Valencia, Luis F. Gongora-Meza, Héctor Rubio-Zapata, Rita E. Zapata-Vázquez, Elma Vega Lizama, Marco Ramírez Salomón, Damaris Estrella-Castillo   +6 more
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Effectiveness of multistimulation approach on feeding habits of low-birth-weight babies-A randomized control trial

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X, 2022
Introduction: Low- birth- weight neonates face oral feeding difficulties due to hemodynamic instability, immaturity of central nervous systems, and incomplete development of oral functions.
Deepa Negi, Dharitri Swain, Tapas Kumar Som   +2 more
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Impact of a pre-feeding oral stimulation program on first feed attempt in preterm infants: Double-blind controlled clinical trial

PLoS ONE, 2020
Objective To evaluate the effect of an oral stimulation program in preterm on the performance in the first oral feeding, oral feeding skills and transition time from tube to total oral intake.
Karine da Rosa Pereira, Deborah Salle Levy, Renato S. Procianoy, Rita C. Silveira, Karel Allegaert   +4 more
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