Poster Session  |   July 2017
Effects of Swaddling During Bottle Feeding in Infants Born Preterm: A Randomized Crossover Study
Allison Smith, PhD, OTR/L, BCP
Author Affiliations
  • San Jose State University
Article Information
Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Prevention and Intervention
Poster Session   |   July 2017
Effects of Swaddling During Bottle Feeding in Infants Born Preterm: A Randomized Crossover Study
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111515263p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO7023
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111515263p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO7023
Abstract

Date Presented 4/1/2017

A randomized crossover design examined preterm infants who were swaddled and unswaddled during bottle feeding, demonstrating improved feeding quality when swaddled and no difference in feeding efficiency. This study provides evidence to support swaddling as an occupational therapy intervention in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Primary Author and Speaker: Allison Smith