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B J Pinyerd

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PubMed1994

Infant cries: physiology and assessment.

It is generally agreed that the infant communicates physiological and psychological distress to caregivers by crying. Crying that is atypical in amount, intensity, duration, or quality could signal a physiological problem before the problem becomes obvious in other ways. Thus, cry analysis could soon become an important tool in early identification of infants at risk. To better assess neonatal cry sounds, nurses need some background in cry physiology. This article describes the evolution of cry sound production, presents the contemporary theories on the physiology of cry sound production, explains how cries are acoustically categorized and analyzed, and highlights the implications for infant caregivers.

Acoustics↗
PubMed1993

Setting a research agenda to promote nursing research.

This study is a first step in the process of focusing research efforts in a developing nursing research program. A two-round Delphi technique, a method for formulating consensus, was employed to address the aim of organizationally reaching consensus regarding nursing research priorities. Questionnaires were mailed to "experts," defined as all registered nurses within the division (N = 634). Round 1 respondents identified 609 different research items, which were then sorted and categorized into a 100-item Round 2 questionnaire. Research directives and program planning will center around the priority areas.

Delphi Technique↗
PubMed1992

Strategies for consoling the infant with colic: fact or fiction?

"Persistent" crying has been labeled a developmental crises of parenthood, given the feelings of inadequacy it engenders in new parents. Nearly one of five infants has colic, or more than 700,000 infants in the United States each year. Because there is no "cure" for colic, therapeutic approaches are generally aimed at "containment" of the crying. Such approaches can be classified as feeding/formula modifications, pharmacological agents, and sensory stimulation approaches. This report examines the evidence supporting or refuting the utility of each approach.

Colic↗
PubMed1989

Colic: idiopathic, excessive, infant crying.

Infantile colic is a common and frustrating condition for parents and health care practitioners. A commonly held belief is that the condition is benign and only results in transient loss of parental sleep; however, a detailed study of the recent literature and clinical studies suggests that not all colic abates without residual consequences. In this article, we outline current understanding of the condition and suggest methods of intervention. In addition, we focus on the potential effect of colic on infant attachment; the later growth and development of the once-colicky child; the evidence that supporting and refuting commonly held beliefs, and areas of intervention.

Colic↗
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Assessment of infant growth.

Growth is one of the best indicators of neonatal and infant well being. By comparing the growth of an individual infant over a period of time with available standards, the determination can be made, within limitations, whether the infant is doing as well as should be expected or whether any growth abnormalities exist. The three most common physical measurements of growth are weight, length/height, and head circumference. Normal growth patterns and factors that impact growth within the first 2 years of life are discussed, with recommended techniques for assessment.

Child, Preschool↗
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Infant colic and maternal mental health: nursing research and practice concerns.

This study compared the mental health of 12 mothers who had infants with colic to 12 mothers of infants without colic. Colic was defined as infant fussing/crying of at least 2 hours/day for at least 5 out of 7 days, infant cry high-pitched and pain-sounding, and maternal report of infant inconsolability. Mental health was operationalized as scores on the Profile of Mood States and the Symptom Checklist-90R. Mothers of infants with colic had multidimensional psychological distress; they reported more bodily dysfunction, fears, disordered thinking, depression, anxiety, fatigue, hostility, impulsive thoughts and actions; and they had stronger feelings of personal inadequacy or inferiority. Implications for nursing research and practice are discussed in the context of study findings.

Adult↗