Reducing Parenting Stress in Families With Irritable Infants

Keefe, Maureen R.; Kajrlsen, Kristine A.; Lobo, Marie L.; Kotzer, Anne Marie; Dudley, William N.

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“…[7][8][9] As no safe and effective cure is known we assume that even a short reduction of the colicky period can make a difference. Of the 210 infants estimated by the parents to have colic, only 90 fulfi lled the criteria after registration of their symptoms in the diary.…”

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“…3 In three meta-analyses current medical treatments are evaluated as either ineffi cient (simethicone) or as having serious side effects like seizures, asphyxia and death [3][4][5] (dicyclomine, presently withheld by the manufacturer). In spite of the good prognosis of infantile colic with full spontaneous recovery, 6 colic inhibits optimal family relations [7][8][9] and increases the risk of child abuse. [10][11][12] Acupuncture is widely used and discussed in infantile colic.…”

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Acupuncture reduces crying in infants with infantile colic: a randomised, controlled, blind clinical study

Landgren

Kvorning

Hallström

et al. 2011

Deutsche Zeitschrift für Akupunktur

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Objective To investigate whether acupuncture reduces the duration and intensity of crying in infants with colic. Patients and methods 90 otherwise healthy infants, 2-8 weeks old, with infantile colic were randomised in this controlled blind study. 81 completed a structured programme consisting of six visits during 3 weeks to an acupuncture clinic in Sweden. Parents blinded to the allocation of their children met a blinded nurse. The infant was subsequently given to another nurse in a separate room, who handled all infants similarly except that infants allocated to receive acupuncture were given minimal, standardised acupuncture for 2 s in LI4. Results There was a difference (p=0.034) favouring the acupuncture group in the time which passed from inclusion until the infant no longer met the criteria for colic. The duration of fussing was lower in the acupuncture group the fi rst (74 vs 129 min; p=0.029) and second week (71 vs 102 min; p=0.047) as well as the duration of colicky crying in the second intervention week (9 vs 13 min; p=0.046) was lower in the acupuncture group. The total duration of fussing, crying and colicky crying (TC) was lower in the acupuncture group during the fi rst (193 vs 225 min; p=0.025) and the second intervention week (164 vs 188 min; p=0.016). The relative difference from baseline throughout the intervention weeks showed differences between groups for fussing in the fi rst week (22 vs 6 min; p=0.028), for colicky crying in the second week (92 vs 73 min; p=0.041) and for TC in the second week (44 vs 29 min; p=0.024), demonstrating favour towards the acupuncture group. Conclusions Minimal acupuncture shortened the duration and reduced the intensity of crying in infants with colic. Further research using different acupuncture points, needle techniques and intervals between treatments is required. INTRODUCTIONTen per cent of newborn children in the Western world experience colic.1 2 The aetiology is unclear but gastrointestinal factors and allergy to cow's milk protein have been suggested as possible causes. 3 Another suggestion is that colic is a behavioural condition resulting from unfavourable parent-infant interaction. 3 In three meta-analyses current medical treatments are evaluated as either ineffi cient (simethicone) or as having serious side effects like seizures, asphyxia and death [3][4][5] (dicyclomine, presently withheld by the manufacturer). In spite of the good prognosis of infantile colic with full spontaneous recovery, 6 colic inhibits optimal family relations [7][8][9] and increases the risk of child abuse. [10][11][12] Acupuncture is widely used and discussed in infantile colic. However, few articles have been published on this subject. Two uncontrolled studies report positive outcomes after acupuncture in children with night crying. 13 14 One qualitative study 15 and one randomised controlled study 16 also indicate that acupuncture has an effect on infants' crying. The objective of this study was to further investigate whether minimal acupuncture reduces the durat...

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Acupuncture reduces crying in infants with infantile colic: a randomised, controlled, blind clinical study

Landgren

Kvorning

Hallström

et al. 2011

Deutsche Zeitschrift für Akupunktur

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“…Entlastung wird auch in der Literatur empfohlen und eine kurzfristige Trennung von Mutter und Kind kann zur Beruhigung der Situation beitragen (Bolten et al, 2013;Papoušek et al, 2004). Der gewünschte Umgebungswechsel steht im Wiederspruch zu anderen Studienergebnissen, die Hausbesuche der Fachpersonen in den Familien oder ambulante Beratungen bevorzugen (Keefe et al, 2006;Papoušek et al, 2004 (Bolten et al, 2013;Wade et al, 2005). Die Beratung, z.B.…”

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The effect of inpatient treatment on the stress experienced by parents with an excessively crying infant / Die Auswirkungen eines Spitalaufenthaltes auf die Belastung von Eltern mit einem exzessiv schreienden Kind

Wittberger

Albermann

Pehlke-Milde

et al. 2017

International Journal of Health Professions

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Introduction Up to 40% of families are faced with a fussy, inconsolable high need infant in the first three months postpartum. A major reason for parents to seek professional help is the trying aspect of the situation with these children. The supportive role of health professionals has the greatest potential to reduce the parent’s stress and burden. To our knowledge, there are no studies on inpatient treatment for families with such infants so far. Aim The aim of this study is to show how an inpatient setting may reduce the stress and burden of parents with an inconsolably crying infant. Method A grounded theory approach (Charmaz) was used to analyse semi-structured interviews of 13 parents from a total of 9 families. Results Two core categories emerged from the data: “To get out of hand” describes how parents lose the ability to control and direct family life. “To find one’s way into daily routine” describes how they once again gain confidence and develop coping strategies. Conclusion An inpatient treatment reduces the burden on families with inconsolably crying infants. The change in the environment is helpful. Guidance and support enhance the parents’ skill and ability to handling the infant. The stress on the parents can increase again upon hospital discharge. Therefore, improvement is needed in treatment planning and parental support at the conclusion of the hospital stay as well as upon hospital discharge.

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“…4 Colic affects 3-28% of infants, causing considerable stress and concern for parents. 5 The pathogenesis of the condition remains elusive, although evidence suggests multiple independent causes. 3 Despite forty years of research, the etiology of infantile colic remains non-conclusive.…”

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Does probiotics reduce crying time in infantile colic in exclusively breastfed babies? A comprehensive meta-analysis

Shabuj

Shaha²,

Hossain

2018

Northern Int. Med. Coll. J.

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Background : Infantile colic is one of the common pediatric problems that Pediatricians encounter in practice. This condition is associated with excessive crying in healthy thriving infants over a regular period during the day and is sustained for the first few months of life. It has been historically described as irritable or compulsive crying or paroxysmal fussing with multifactorial etiology. Although it affects 5-19% of young infants, it remains a frustrating problem for parents and caregivers, because it is difficult to treat and may result in significant psychosocial consequences. Different treatment options are available with no definitive and conclusive benefit. In this metaanalysis, we pooled relevant data regarding the use of probiotics in infantile colic and tried to find out any beneficial effect thereof.

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Reducing Parenting Stress in Families With Irritable Infants

Cited by 61 publications

References 17 publications

Acupuncture reduces crying in infants with infantile colic: a randomised, controlled, blind clinical study

Acupuncture reduces crying in infants with infantile colic: a randomised, controlled, blind clinical study

The effect of inpatient treatment on the stress experienced by parents with an excessively crying infant / Die Auswirkungen eines Spitalaufenthaltes auf die Belastung von Eltern mit einem exzessiv schreienden Kind

Does probiotics reduce crying time in infantile colic in exclusively breastfed babies? A comprehensive meta-analysis

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