Infant-Directed Oral Feeding for Premature and Critically Ill Hospitalized Infants

This comprehensive clinical guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for the safe and developmentally appropriate oral feeding of premature and critically ill infants in hospital settings. It emphasizes an infant-directed and family-centered approach, integrating developmental care principles to support optimal feeding outcomes.

Products Include:
Detailed recommendations for prefeeding and oral feeding strategies
Integration of the SOFFI (Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants) Feeding Algorithm
Guidance on assessing feeding readiness and progression
Emphasis on parental involvement and education
Standardized documentation and communication practices
Discharge criteria related to feeding competence
Extensive references and bibliography supporting the guidelines

Author Information: 
Sharon Sables-Baus, PhD MPA PCNS-BC; Kristen DeSanto, MSLS MS RD AHIP; Shakira Henderson, PhD(c) MPH MS RNC-NIC IBCLC; Jacqueline L. Kunz, NNP-BC; Andrea C. Morris, DNP RNC-NIC CCRN; Lorraine Shields, MN RNC NNP CNS; Connie Urbach, BSN RNIII CEIM; Jacqueline McGrath, PhD RN FAAN FNAP

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Release Date: 4/1/2013 

Planned Review Date: 4/1/2017

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