The Role of OT in Addressing Feeding Difficulties in the NICU

Advancements in technology and medicine have greatly increased survival rates for preterm infants. At the same time, a multitude of health concerns have emerged for these fragile infants (Shaker, 2017; Tian et al., 2015). Feeding difficulties and failure to thrive are some of the leading developmental difficulties associated with premature birth. Approximately 80% of infants born premature are likely to face difficulties with oral feeding (Hardy et al., 2018; Lau, 2015; Shaker, 2017). In