Publications by authors named "L McKeever"
Purpose: Phonological awareness and alphabet knowledge are fundamental building blocks for literacy development. We identified preschoolers with persistent delays in these skills and evaluated the efficacy of a supplemental curriculum to remediate deficits in early literacy skills.
Method: Using a cluster design, 21 classrooms were randomly assigned to early literacy versus language intervention conditions.
Background: Parenteral nutrition (PN) is prescribed for preterm infants until nutrition needs are met via the enteral route, but unanswered questions remain regarding PN best practices in this population.
Methods: An interdisciplinary committee was assembled to answer 12 questions concerning the provision of PN to preterm infants. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) process was used.
Article Synopsis
- Cardiac surgery patients in ICU are at high risk for malnutrition, prompting a study to examine current nutrition practices worldwide for these patients.* -
- The study analyzed 237 patients, finding that enteral nutrition (EN) was typically started 45 hours post-admission, with a significant percentage receiving less than half of the prescribed energy and protein.* -
- Results indicate that while there are delays in EN initiation and inadequate nutritional delivery, improving nutritional care is feasible through better practices across different ICU sites.*