title: Nonorganic failure to thrive: a theoretical approach.
abstract: Nonorganic failure to thrive (NOFTT) is a significant health problem of infancy. Although NOFTT is thought to be a result of multiple factors, exactly what these factors are is unclear. Explaining the development of NOFTT has been hindered by a lack of a theoretical approach. The purpose of this article is to provide a review of the literature and the discussion of a theoretical framework to guide future research in the area of NOFTT.
authors.affiliation: Ohio State University, College of Nursing, Department of Adult Health & Illness, Columbus 43210-1289, USA.
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Steward
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Garvin
mesh_terms: D005183:Failure to Thrive / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology; D011582:Psychological Theory; D013694:Temperament