preterm infant. Preterm [premature] newborn [other]
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: In the intervention group, 5 minutes before the infant was fed with a feeding tube, the mother placed her little finger in the infant's mouth and by moving a finger
Sponsors
Deputy of Research of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
1 Days to 28 Days
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: gestational age 26-34 week Physiological stability with the opinion of neonatal physician
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Asphyxia at birth Heart problems and serious congenital anomalies Use hypnotic drugs Congenital malformation and abnormalities in the jaw and mouth
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Residual milk volume. Timepoint: 1 and 2 hours after feeding. Method of measurement: By use of syringe.;Attainment of independent oral feeding. Timepoint: Every day until attainment of independent oral feeding. Method of measurement: View and register. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Length of hospitalization. Timepoint: Determine by the number of hospital days. Method of measurement: Count the number of hospital days.;Weight of discharge time. Timepoint: Weight of the infants is measured in time of discharge. Method of measurement: By digital scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactLeila Mohammadi Pirkashani
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed