Abstract

Results from this study will determine whether earlier feeding on demand leads to better infant developmental outcomes and identify the factors associated with successful feeding on demand in premature neonates. The goal of this study is to promote early NICU discharge and better outcomes for the premature neonate and parents.

Author Details

Katherine Guz, SN, Neonatal Department ,Carmel Hospital, University of Haifa and Carmel Medical center, Haifa, Israel; Marina Soloveichick, MD, Neonatal Department - NICU, Carmel Hospital, Haifa, Israel, Haifa, Israel; Cheryl Zlotnick, DrPH, MPH, MS, RN, Cheryl Spencer Department of Nursing, University of Haifa, Mt Carmel, Haifa, Israel

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Demand Feeding, Development, Premature Neonates

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Feeding on demand and developmental progress among premature neonates

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Results from this study will determine whether earlier feeding on demand leads to better infant developmental outcomes and identify the factors associated with successful feeding on demand in premature neonates. The goal of this study is to promote early NICU discharge and better outcomes for the premature neonate and parents.