Health Condition 1: P073- Preterm [premature] newborn [other]
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Visual Stimulation: HIGH CONTRAST GEOMETRIC PATTERN
It is a black and white or highly coloured design such as stripes circle triangles used for visual contrast. DIM FLASH LIGHT TRACKING
A low intensity light is moved slowly in front of the baby s eyes with 10 inches away to stimulate the baby to follow the movement . BLACK AND WHITE CARDS
Black and white cards which contains shapes are used to promote the development of vision. TOY AND RATTLE TRACKING
It is a visual stimulation activity to develop visual tracking. A bright coloured toy or rattle is slowly moved in front of baby s eyes. This activities are carried out for 5 to 6 minutes for 4 weeks
Sponsors
Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Preterm babies in both gender Infant who born before 37 weeks of gestational Infants without ventilator support Absence of major brain injuries
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Full term baby Infants with metabolic disease Infants for genetic disorder Congenital malformation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hammersmith Neonatal Neurological Examination (HNNE) Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale(NBAS)Timepoint: Baseline to Post Test (4 weeks) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of Preterm Infants Behavior (APIB) scaleTimepoint: Baseline to Post Test (4 weeks) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAnees Ahmed F M
Saveetha Instiute of Medical and Technical Sciences, (SIMATS),Chennai
Outcome results
None listed