Title

A review of nonsurgical treatment for the symptom of irritability in infants with GERD.

Authors

Neu, Madalynn; Corwin, Elizabeth; Lareau, Suzanne C.; Marcheggiani-Howard, Cassandra

Abstract

Purpose. The purpose of this review was to assess effectiveness of nonsurgical treatment on irritable behavior of infants with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Design and Methods. A systematic literature review was conducted. Results. Research targeted treatment for irritability in infants with gastroesophageal reflux disease. All interventions including placebo were similar in reducing irritability. Which specific intervention is best for which infant is not yet known. Minor adverse effects that could increase discomfort in infants were found with pharmacologic treatments. Practice Implications. Knowledge of the effects of treatment on irritability and regurgitation can assist the nurse to work with other care providers in deciding how best to treat an individual infant.

Subjects

GASTROESOPHAGEAL reflux diagnosis; GASTROESOPHAGEAL reflux treatment; ANTIULCER drugs; ALTERNATIVE medicine; CINAHL database; CRYING; DIETARY supplements; GASTROESOPHAGEAL reflux; INFANT formulas; INFANT psychology; INFANT nutrition; MASSAGE therapy; MEDLINE; ONLINE information services; HEALTH outcome assessment; PARENTS; PATIENT education; PATIENT safety; PEDIATRIC nursing; PEDIATRICS; RESEARCH funding; VOMITING; SYSTEMATIC reviews; TREATMENT effectiveness; SYMPTOMS; CHILDREN; THERAPEUTICS

Publication

Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 2012, Vol 17, Issue 3, p177

ISSN

1539-0136

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1111/j.1744-6155.2011.00310.x