Evaluation of paladai cup feeding in breast-fed preterm infants compared with bottle feeding.
This pilot study developed an appropriate procedure to evaluate the paladai cup compared to bottle feeding in preterm infants, using weighed napkins and video analysis to assess amount of spillage, volume consumed, time taken and physiological stability. Paladai results demonstrated increased spillage, increased feed times with more stress cues.
Aloysius
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Department of Speech and Language Therapy, Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen Charlottes and Chelsea Hospital, Du Cane Road, London, United Kingdom. Aaloysius@hhnt.nhs.uk
Hickson
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D001903:Bottle Feeding; D001942:Breast Feeding; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005248:Feeding Methods / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D015370:Infant Equipment; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male; D014741:Video Recording