Health Condition 1: P073- Preterm [premature] newborn [other]
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Kinesio-tape and Oro-motor stimulation.: Before starting with the treatment,the neonates skin will be tested for Kinesio-tape sensitivity by applying the tape for 24 hours. We will fir
Sponsors
Shrisha Sachin Purohit
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Preterm neonates admitted in NICU with the gestational age between 30weeks (0-7days) to 36weeks (0-7 days) Preterm neonates who are vitally/ Hemodynamically stable. Preterm neonate who achieved breast- or bottle-feeding skills (minimum of at least 1ml).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Birth weight less than or equal to 1000gm. Apgar Score less than or equal to 5 at five minutes of birth. Preterm neonates with presence of congenital abnormalities / metabolic and chromosomal abnormalities. Preterm neonates with presence of Neuro-musculoskeletal and cardio- pulmonary disorders. Having skin allergies (Contraindicated of Kinesio-Taping).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Early feeding skills assessment tool (EFS)Timepoint: 7 days a week or till the time of discharge | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Amount of oral feed intake. Timepoint: 7 days a week or till the time of discharge;3. Weight gain(g) will be measured by a digital balance.Timepoint: 7 days a week or till the time of discharge | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Dhwani Chanpura
College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University
Outcome results
None listed