Feeding is one of the most common problems encountered by preterm infants. Besides, effective and safe feeding is one of the important discharge criteria. Feeding problems of premature infants lead to prolonged hospitalization and increased healthcare cost. SINC feeding protocol was developed based on evidence-based feeding protocol (such as cue-based, infant-driven feeding) and individualized developmental care. The aim of the study is to determine the effect of the SINC feeding protocol on weight gain, transition to oral feeding and the length of hospitalization in premature infants according to traditional feeding method. Randomized controlled study, including 30 infants of 28-33+6 weeks gestation receiving either Standard Feeding or SINC Feeding Protocol.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
76
Safe individualized nipple-feeding competence protocol for premature infants
Selcuk University Medical Faculty Hospital
Konya, Selcuklu, Turkey (Türkiye)
Weight Gain
When babies are discharged from the hospital, researchers look at the nursing evolution sheet, their weight gain (gr) along their hospitalization.
Time frame: from birth to discharge (average 15 weeks)
Transition to Oral Feeding
time (day) from gavage to full oral feeding
Time frame: from birth to discharge (average 15 weeks)
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