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Implementation and evaluation of a home gavage program for preterm infants.
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- Author(s): Sturm LD;Sturm LD
- Source:
Neonatal network : NN [Neonatal Netw] 2005 Jul-Aug; Vol. 24 (4), pp. 21-5.
- Publication Type:
Evaluation Study; Journal Article
- Language:
English
- Additional Information
- Source:
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8503921 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0730-0832 (Print) Linking ISSN: 07300832 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Neonatal Netw
- Publication Information:
Publication: <1999- > : New York : Springer Publishing Company
Original Publication: [San Francisco, Calif. : Neonatal Network, c1981-
- Subject Terms:
- Abstract:
Purpose: To describe the implementation and evaluation of a home gavage program for preterm infants.
Design: Retrospective chart reviews were used to assess the physiologic progress of infants, and retrospective written questionnaires were administered by mail to families participating in home gavage to assess their experience and solicit advice.
Sample: One hundred forty-three infants born at <37 weeks gestational age with a primary diagnosis of prematurity who met criteria for home gavage, of whom 52 were given home gavage and 91 attained full oral feedings in intensive care before discharge.
Main Outcome Variables: The safety of home gavage was evaluated by weight change and hospital readmission. Parental satisfaction was assessed by the mailed survey. Cost savings were also evaluated.
Results: Infants gained and average of 31 gm/day while receiving home gavage. No hospital readmissions were related to home gavage. Parents expressed satisfaction with the home gavage program. There was an average savings of $12,428 per infant related to shorter hospital stays.
- Publication Date:
Date Created: 20050825 Date Completed: 20050929 Latest Revision: 20191210
- Publication Date:
20240829
- Accession Number:
10.1891/0730-0832.24.4.21
- Accession Number:
16117241
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