Comparison of common interventions for the treatment of infantile colic: A systematic review of reviews and guidelines
Ellwood, J, Draper-Rodi, J and Carnes, D (2020) Comparison of common interventions for the treatment of infantile colic: A systematic review of reviews and guidelines. BMJ Open, 10 (035405). ISSN 2044-6055
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Abstract
To conduct a systematic review of systematic reviews and national guidelines to assess the effectiveness of four treatment approaches (manual therapy, probiotics, proton pump inhibitors and simethicone) on colic symptoms including infant crying time, sleep distress and adverse events. Methods We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane and Mantis for studies published between 2009 and 2019. Inclusion criteria were systematic reviews and guidelines that used evidence and expert panel opinion. Three reviewers independently selected articles by title, abstract and full paper review. Data were extracted by one reviewer and checked by a second. Selected studies were assessed for quality using modified standardised checklists by two authors. Meta-analysed data for our outcomes of interest were extracted and narrative conclusions were assessed. Results Thirty-two studies were selected. High-level evidence showed that probiotics were most effective for reducing crying time in breastfed infants (range -25 min to -65 min over 24 hours). Manual therapies had moderate to low-quality evidence showing reduced crying time (range -33 min to -76 min per 24 hours). Simethicone had moderate to low evidence showing no benefit or negative effect. One meta-analysis did not support the use of proton pump inhibitors for reducing crying time and fussing. Three national guidelines unanimously recommended the use of education, parental reassurance, advice and guidance and clinical evaluation of mother and baby. Consensus on other advice and treatments did not exist. Conclusions The strongest evidence for the treatment of colic was probiotics for breastfed infants, followed by weaker but favourable evidence for manual therapy indicated by crying time. Both forms of treatment carried a low risk of serious adverse events. The guidance reviewed did not reflect these findings. PROSPERO registration number CRD42019139074. © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2020. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Article,adverse event,breast feeding,comparative effectiveness,crying,distress syndrome,education,human,infantile colic,manipulative medicine,paediatric gastroenterology,paediatrics,practice guideline,probiotic agent,proton pump inhibitor,reassurance,risk |
| Schools: | UCO School of Osteopathy |
| Depositing User: | Dr Hilary Abbey |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Dec 2020 13:01 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Dec 2024 16:22 |
| URI: | https://hsu.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/112 |
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