Changes in symptoms of problematic eating over six months in infants and young children
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In this study, we followed 58 children who were between the ages of 6 months and 7 years old and who were being seen in an outpatient feeding clinic. We found that the scores on the Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool (PediEAT) decreased over the 6 months that these children were followed, with the greatest change being in the Physiologic Symptoms subscale. Child characteristics that were associated with more symptoms of problematic feeding included older child age, constipation, and speech–language delay, developmental delay, food allergy, and/or genetic disorder.
Authors: Jinhee Park, Cara McComish, Britt Pados, Hayley Estrem, & Suzanne Thoyre
Publication information: Infants and Young Children. 2018; 31(4): 297-309. doi: 10.1097/IYC.0000000000000128
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“It’s a long term process”: Description of family life when a child has a feeding disorder
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In this study involving interviews with twelve parents of children with feeding disorders, we describe family management of feeding in the context of everyday life when a child had a significant feeding problem. The Family Management Style Framework was used as a guide. The description of family management of feeding can provide a foundation for further investigation and development of family-focused feeding interventions.
Authors: Hayley Estrem, Kathy Knafl, Marcia Van Riper, Suzanne Thoyre, & Britt Pados
Publication information: Journal of Pediatric Health Care. 2018; 32(4): 340-347. doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2017.12.002
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Feeding problems in infancy and early childhood: Evolutionary concept analysis
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In this evolutionary concept analysis, we explored the current literature on pediatric feeding disorder. Among literature published before the year 2000, there is a history of mother or parent blame in pediatric feeding problems, both direct and indirect. In literature published since 2000, there are many different definitions of pediatric feeding disorder, but none have sound validity or generalizability. Common attributes of pediatric feeding disorder across disciplines involved in the care of children with feeding problems are problematic feeding behaviors and selective or restrictive dietary intake.
Authors: Hayley Estrem, Britt Pados, Jinhee Park, & Suzanne Thoyre
Publication information: Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2016; 73(1): 56-70. doi: 10.1111/jan.13140
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Concept of pediatric feeding problems from the parent perspective
It all begins with an idea.
In this study, 12 parents of children with feeding problems were interviewed. Parents described pediatric feeding problems to be a process or journey on which they found themselves for an unknown duration. Common themes were problematic feeding behaviors of the child, restrictive or selective intake, and child weight or growth concerns. While healthcare providers often view feeding problems as a problem of the child, parents describe pediatric feeding problems within the context of the family and their collective lives. Interdisciplinary, family-centered care of children with pediatric feeding disorder is needed.
Authors: Hayley Estrem, Britt Pados, Suzanne Thoyre, Kathy Knafl, & Cara McComish
Publication information: MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 2016; 41(4): 212-220. doi: 10.1097/NMC.0000000000000249
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