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A Practical Guide to the Evaluation of Child Physical Abuse and NeglectNeglect and Failure to Thrive

A Practical Guide to the Evaluation of Child Physical Abuse and Neglect: Neglect and Failure to... [Neglect is the most common form of child maltreatment in the United States and manifests in many different forms such as educational, medical, physical, or emotional neglect. This chapter identifies, defines, and elaborates on neglect in childhood as well as its effects on children and their growing bodies. Certain cultural and economic factors also influence our views of childhood neglect and should be considered when treating this vulnerable population. Failure to thrive (FTT) is a well-known phrase in pediatrics used to describe children who are poorly nourished and are failing to grow and develop normally. This chapter further explores the diagnosis and management of FTT as well as offers several real-life examples for further discussion at the end of the chapter. Neglect and FTT may exist either independently or concomitantly; however, both entities affect a child’s physical and emotional well-being and should be quickly diagnosed and effectively treated so as to minimize their harmful effects on the growing child.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Practical Guide to the Evaluation of Child Physical Abuse and NeglectNeglect and Failure to Thrive

Editors: Giardino, Angelo P.; Lyn, Michelle A.; Giardino, Eileen R.
Burge, Lauren R.; Louis, Penelope T.; Giardino, Angelo P.
Springer Journals — Dec 12, 2018
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Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Copyright
© Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019
ISBN
978-3-030-00634-1
Pages
251 –285
DOI
10.1007/978-3-030-00635-8_7
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Abstract

[Neglect is the most common form of child maltreatment in the United States and manifests in many different forms such as educational, medical, physical, or emotional neglect. This chapter identifies, defines, and elaborates on neglect in childhood as well as its effects on children and their growing bodies. Certain cultural and economic factors also influence our views of childhood neglect and should be considered when treating this vulnerable population. Failure to thrive (FTT) is a well-known phrase in pediatrics used to describe children who are poorly nourished and are failing to grow and develop normally. This chapter further explores the diagnosis and management of FTT as well as offers several real-life examples for further discussion at the end of the chapter. Neglect and FTT may exist either independently or concomitantly; however, both entities affect a child’s physical and emotional well-being and should be quickly diagnosed and effectively treated so as to minimize their harmful effects on the growing child.]

Published: Dec 12, 2018

Keywords: Faiure to thrive; Neglect; Medical neglect; Refeeding

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