The second is in rated feeding behavior, with children being
observed as more relaxed, alert and engaged during feeding
in the postintervention phase. During the baseline we noted
high levels of anxiety experienced by mothers during feeding,
as they were exhorted to ensure that their children receive
nourishment. The intervention specifically addressed the
need for responsiveness and calm determination in feeding
a young sick child with a poor appetite and potentially sores
in their mouth. By demonstrating that simple techniques
employed during the intervention can significantly ameliorate
children’s feeding experience during their hospital stay,
we can better ensure children’s nutrition and the likelihood
of their recovery to health.