title: The redefinition of failure to thrive from a case study perspective.
abstract: Explaining failure to thrive (FTT) in dichotomous terms--organic versus non-organic --no longer applies in the context of modern pediatric nursing. FTT has turned out to be much more multifaceted. One infant's story illustrates the complexities and long-term ramifications of a pediatric feeding disorder and the challenges faced by health care professionals and families in their care. The story illustrates how physiologic, sensorimotor, and behavioral issues can all impact a child's inability to gain weight as expected. With greater understanding, pediatric nurses can appreciate their role as members of a multidisciplinary pediatric feeding disorder team.
authors.affiliation: Aurora University, George Williams College of Health and Human Services School of Nursing, Aurora, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Maryanne
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Locklin
mesh_terms: D001942:Breast Feeding; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D005183:Failure to Thrive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D005774:Gastrostomy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008403:Mass Screening; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D009752:Nutritional Status; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods; D013070:Speech Therapy; D014839:Vomiting / Q000150:complications