TABLE 2.
Participant Characteristics by Patterned Feeding Experience (Intervention) and Usual Feeding Care (Control) Groups
| Characteristic | Statistic | PFE (n = 4) | UFC (n = 3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational age (weeks) | M (SD) | 31.8 (1.00) | 30.1 (1.00) |
| Range | 30.7–32.8 | 30.1–32.0 | |
| Birth weight (g) | M (SD) | 1864 (302.1) | 1537 (619.0) |
| Range | 1500–2125 | 894–2129 | |
| Sex (male) | n (%) | 4 (100.0) | 1 (33.3) |
| Race (White)a | n (%) | 3 (75.0) | 2 (66.6) |
| Morbidity (NMI score)b | Mdn | 3 | 3 |
| Range | 2–4 | 2–3 | |
| Discharge age (weeks) | M (SD) | 35.3 (0.27) | 34.9 (0.9) |
| Range | 35.1–35.7 | 34.1–35.8) |
Note. NMI = Neonatal Medical Index.
a
Other race was African American.
b
The NMI summarizes infant medical condition using classifications ranging from 1 = born weighing > 1000 g and without major complications to 5 = born weighing < 1000 g and with very serious complications (Korner et al., 1993).