Every month, Dr. Ross critically reviews a journal article. She explains how to read each of the sections, and then summarizes what the article does, or perhaps does not, address. Participants are encouraged to send in journal articles to be reviewed as well. Focus will be on newly published research. For each month, click on the associated link for the content.
Research Roundups
Erin Sundseth Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP
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Research Roundup April 2023
Çaka, S. Y., S. Topal, S. Yurttutan, S. Aytemiz, Y. Çıkar, and M. Sarı. 2023. ‘Effects of kangaroo mother care on feeding intolerance in preterm infants’, J Trop Pediatr, 69.
Research Roundup March 2023
Hersh, C. J., J. Sorbo, J. M. Moreno, E. Hartnick, M. S. Fracchia, and C. J. Hartnick. 2022. ‘Aspiration does not mean the end of a breast-feeding relationship’, Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 161: 111263.
Research Roundup February 2023
Connell, A., K. Knudsen, H. Marginean, and M. Raddish. 2023. ‘Associations between feeding and development in preterm infants in the NICU and throughout the first year of life’, Early Hum Dev, 177-178: 105719.
Research Roundup January 2023
Alm S, Stoltz Sjostrom E, Domellof M. Prevalence and risk factors for post discharge feeding problems in children born extremely preterm. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023 Jan 18. Doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003704. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36652562
Research Roundup December 2022
Gonya, J., E. Martin, R. McClead, L. Nelin, and E. Shepherd. 2014. ‘Empowerment programme for parents of extremely premature infants significantly reduced length of stay and readmission rates’, Acta Paediatr, 103: 727-31.
Research Roundup November 2022
Ilahi, Z., T. Capolongo, A. DiMeglio, S. Demissie, and A. Rahman. 2022. ‘Impact of an Infant-Driven Feeding Initiative on Feeding Outcomes in the Preterm Neonate’, Adv Neonatal Care.
Research Roundup October 2022
Hannan, K. E., S. S. Hwang, and S. L. Bourque. 2020. ‘Readmissions among NICU graduates: Who, when and why?’, Semin Perinatol, 44: 151245.
Research Roundup September 2022
Synnes, A. R., J. Petrie, R. E. Grunau, P. Church, E. Kelly, D. Moddemann, X. Ye, S. K. Lee, and K. O’Brien. 2022. ‘Family integrated care: very preterm neurodevelopmental outcomes at 18 months’, Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed, 107: 76-81.
Research Roundup August 2022
Walton, K., A. I. Daniel, Q. Mahood, S. Vaz, N. Law, S. L. Unger, and D. L. O’Connor. 2022. ‘Eating Behaviors, Caregiver Feeding Interactions, and Dietary Patterns of Children Born Preterm: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis’, Adv Nutr, 13: 875-912.
Research Roundup July 2022
Zhang, W., et al. (2022). “Clinical efficacy of probiotics on feeding intolerance in preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis.” Transl Pediatr, 11(2): p. 229-238.
Research Roundup June 2022
Shin, H.J., et al., Comparison of Effects of Mothers’ and Mozart’s Lullabies on Physiological Responses, Feeding Volume, and Body Weight of Premature Infants in NICU. Front Public Health, 2022. 10: p. 870740.
Research Roundup May 2022
Alshaikh, K., et.al. (2022). Rates and Determinants of Home Nasogastric Tube Feeding in Infants Born Very Preterm. J Pediatr, 246: p. 26-33.e2.
Research Roundup April 2022
Charpak, N., et al., Kangaroo mother care had a protective effect on the volume of brain structures in young adults born preterm. Acta Paediatr, 2022. 111(5): p. 1004-1014.
Research Roundup March 2022
Gentle SJ, Meads C, Ganus S, Barnette E, Munkus K, Carlo WA, Salas AA. Improving Time to Independent Oral Feeding to Expedite Hospital Discharge in Preterm Infants. Pediatrics. 2022 Mar 1;149(3):e2021052023.
Research Roundup February 2022
Robinson, L., et al. (2022). “Investigating the Developmental Trajectory of Long-term Oral Feeding Problems in ‘Healthy’ Preterm Infants.” Dev Neurorehabil: 1-5.
Research Roundup January 2022
Thomas, T., et al. (2021). “Implementation of Cue-Based Feeding to Improve Preterm Infant Feeding Outcomes and Promote Parents’ Involvement.” J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs.
Research Roundup December 2021
Beker, F., et al. (2021). “Effects on Growth of Smell and Taste of Milk During Tube Feeding of Preterm Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial.” JAMA Pediatr.
Research Roundup November 2021
Wener, E., et al. (2021). “Evaluation of Methods of Breast or Bottle Feeding on Length of Hospitalization of Preterm Infants.” Breastfeed Med.
Research Roundup October 2021
Rodriguez Gonzalez, P., et al. (2021). “Effectiveness of Oral Sensory-Motor Stimulation in Premature Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Systematic Review.” Children (Basel) 8(9).
Research Roundup September 2021
Ng, V., et al. (2021). “Thickened Formulas Used for Infants with Dysphagia: Influence of Time and Temperature.” Dysphagia.
Research Roundup August 2021
Celen, R., et al. (2021). “Effect of SINC Feeding Protocol on Weight Gain, Transition to Oral Feeding, and the Length of Hospitalization in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial.” JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 45(3): 567-577.
Research Roundup July 2021
Perrella, S. L., et al. (2020). “Estimates of Preterm Infants’ Breastfeeding Transfer Volumes Are Not Reliably Accurate.” Adv Neonatal Care 20(5): E93-e99.
Research Roundup June 2021
Maastrup, R., et al. (2021). “Improved exclusive breastfeeding rates in preterm infants after a neonatal nurse training program focusing on six breastfeeding-supportive clinical practices.” PLoS One 16(2): e0245273.
Research Roundup May 2021
Pados, B. F., et al. (2021). “Prevalence of problematic feeding in young children born prematurely: a meta-analysis.” BMC Pediatr 21(1): 110.
Research Roundup April 2021
Fucile, S., et al. (2021). “Enhancing breastfeeding establishment in preterm infants: A randomized clinical trial of two non-nutritive sucking approaches.” Early Hum Dev 156: 105347.
Research Roundup March 2021
Canning, A., et al. (2021). “Oral feeding for infants and children receiving nasal continuous positive airway pressure and high flow nasal cannula: a systematic review.” BMC Pediatr 21(1): 83.
Research Roundup February 2021
Pandya, D., et al. (2021). “Effect of early kangaroo mother care on time to full feeds in preterm infants – A prospective cohort study.” Early Hum Dev154: 105312.
Research Roundup January 2021
Pados, B. F. and J. T. Yamasaki (2020). “Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Healthy, Full-Term Infants Younger Than 7 Months Old.” Nurs Womens Health 24(2): 84-90.
Research Roundup December 2020
Brun, G., et al. (2020). “Factors associated with postmenstrual age at full oral feeding in very preterm infants.” PLoS One 15(11): e0241769.
Research Roundup November 2020
Dharmarathna, I., et al. (2020). “Quantitative video-fluoroscopic analysis of swallowing in infants.” Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 138: 110315. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110315
Research Roundup October 2020
Pickler, R. H., et al. (2020). “Effect of Tactile Experience During Preterm Infant Feeding on Clinical Outcomes.” Nurs Res 69(5S Suppl 1): S21-S28.
Research Roundup September 2020
Diercks, G. R., et al. (2020). “Factors associated with frenotomy after a multidisciplinary assessment of infants with breastfeeding difficulties.” Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 138: 110212.
Research Roundup August 2020
Maxwell, C., et al. (2020). “UK mothers’ experiences of bottle refusal by their breastfed baby.” Matern Child Nutr: e13047.
Research Roundup July 2020
Fucile, S., et al. (2019). “Identification of a Pivotal Period in the Oral Feeding Progression of Preterm Infants.” Am J Perinatol 36(5): 530-536.
Research Roundup June 2020
Warren, M. G., et al. (2019). “Gastrostomy Tube Feeding in Extremely Low Birthweight Infants: Frequency, Associated Comorbidities, and Long-term Outcomes.” J Pediatr 214: 41-46.e45.
Research Roundup May 2020
Johnson, T. J., et al. (2019). “NICU human milk dose and health care use after NICU discharge in very low birth weight infants.” J Perinatol 39(1): 120-128.
Research Roundup April 2020
Pineda, R., et al. (2020). “Preterm infant feeding performance at term equivalent age differs from that of full-term infants.” J Perinatol 40(4): 646-654.
Research Roundup March 2020
Dumpa, V., Kamity, R., Ferrara, L., Akerman, M., & Hanna, N. (2020). The effects of oral feeding while on nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) in preterm infants. J Perinatol. doi:10.1038/s41372-0200632-2
Research Roundup February 2020
Hubl, N., Costa, S. P. D., Kaufmann, N., Oh, J., & Willmes, K. (2019). Sucking patterns are not predictive of further feeding development in healthy preterm infants. Infant Behav Dev, 58, 101412. doi:10.1016/j.infbeh.2019.101412
Research Roundup January 2020
Aguilar-Rodriguez, M., Leon-Castro, J. C., Alvarez-Cerezo, M., AledonAndujar, N., Escrig-Fernandez, R., Rodriguez de Dios-Benlloch, J. L., . . . Vento-Torres, M. (2019). The Effectiveness of an Oral Sensorimotor Stimulation Protocol for the Early Achievement of Exclusive Oral Feeding in Premature Infants. A Randomized, Controlled Trial. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr, 1-13. doi:10.1080/01942638.2019.1698688
Research Roundup December 2019
Viswanathan, S., & Jadcherla, S. (2019). Transitioning from gavage to full oral feeds in premature infants: When should we discontinue the nasogastric tube? J Perinatol, 39(9), 1257-1262. doi:10.1038/s41372-019-0446-2
Research Roundup November 2019
Edwards, L., Cotten, C. M., Smith, P. B., Goldberg, R., Saha, S., Das, A., . . . Human, D. (2019). Inadequate oral feeding as a barrier to discharge in moderately preterm infants. J Perinatol, 39(9), 1219-1228. doi:10.1038/s41372-019-0422-x