Degree Name
MS (Master of Science)
Program
Speech-Language Pathology
Date of Award
5-2024
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Teresa Boggs
Committee Members
Neina Ferguson, Michelle Johnson
Abstract
This study examined healthcare professionals’ perceptions on feeding difficulties experienced by infants with NOWS, the involvement of SLP in care, knowledge and experience levels of professionals, and trends in education and follow up care. A 34-question survey was developed to obtain data from participants involved in the care of exposed infants using the secure webbased RedCap™ platform. Nonparametric inferential statistics and descriptive analysis were used to interpret data. Feeding difficulties in infants exposed were reported by all respondents with SLP involvement reported by 42.2%. Results found that 51.9% of respondents were confident in their ability to educate families about feeding difficult with 60% reported inadequate time to provide education. Discharge follow up was inconsistent amongst facilities. The study supports early involvement of SLPs to address feeding difficulties and improve education.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
White, Katelyn, "Healthcare Provider’s Perceptions on Feeding Difficulties and Educational Practices in Infants with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS)" (2024). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 4350. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/4350
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.