| Oral-motor dysfunction and feeding problems in infants with myelodysplasia. | |
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PMID: 9689246 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Oral motor function and feeding problems have received little attention in infants with myelomeningocele (MMC). We compared objective video assessments of oral motor skills, diet and feeding function of 20 infants (aged 6 months) with MMC, with data from 20, age, gender, and socioeconomically matched healthy infants using the Feeding Assessment Schedule (FAS), Feeding Environment Check (FEC), Tester's Ratings of Infant Behaviour (TRIB), an Infant Feeding Questionnaire (IFQ), and a 24 hour dietary analysis (DQA). MMC infants had significant feeding difficulty, related to sensory motor integration problems such as hypotonicity, positioning, and hand function. Despite these problems, there was minimal behavioural disruption in infants with MMC and their mothers experienced no marked food aversion or negative feeding experiences. MMC infants consumed feedings which were significantly lower in energy than controls, with possible imbalance of other nutrients. These studies indicate that compared with healthy infants MMC infants have significantly altered oral motor function which we speculate could be early features of the Chiari II malformation. The dietary changes may reflect altered energy requirement. Early identification and management of feeding problems associated with this condition is emphasized. |
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Authors:
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B A Mathisen; K Shepherd |
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric rehabilitation Volume: 1 ISSN: 1363-8491 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr Rehabil Publication Date: 1997 Apr-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-08-14 Completed Date: 1998-08-14 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9709256 Medline TA: Pediatr Rehabil Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 117-22 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Royal Children's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia. |
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Arnold-Chiari Malformation
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physiopathology Case-Control Studies Diet Eating / physiology* Energy Intake Energy Metabolism Environment Feeding Behavior Female Hand / physiology Humans Infant Infant Behavior / physiology* Infant Food Male Meningomyelocele / physiopathology* Mother-Child Relations Motor Skills / physiology* Mouth / physiology* Muscle Hypotonia / physiopathology Posture / physiology Psychomotor Performance / physiology Questionnaires Socioeconomic Factors Videotape Recording |
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