(1044) Initiation of an Infant-Guided Feeding Practice in the NICU

Poster Presenter(s)

Bethany J. Eldredge, MSN, RN

Clinical Practice Education Specialist - NICU
CHKD
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Disclosure: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.

There is a great need in the NICU for an evidence-based practice related to standardizing feeding methods. This practice has the ability to improve both long-term and short-term feeding outcomes. These improved practices lead to greater nursing autonomy and satisfaction, greater parent satisfaction, and a potential decrease in length of stay.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion the participation will be able to identify areas in their own practice that may need improvement.
Upon completion participants will be able to identify strategies for improving feeding success.
Upon completion participants will be able to understand the components of an Infant Guided Feeding Program.