Preterm Infants. Feeding problem of newborn, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Abdominal palpation in the intervention group. Intervention 2: No palpation of the abdomen in the control group.
Prevention
Abdominal palpation in the intervention group.
No palpation of the abdomen in the control group.
Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research, Shahid Behesti University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
28 Days to 31 Days
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: preterm infants with 28-32 weeks age; 1800-1000Grm weight; no swallowing reflex; getting enough through the mouth; present of effective swallowing exclusion criteria: abnormal nasopharyngeal area; sepsis; Necrotizing Enterocolitis; obstruction and bowel surgery; cleft lip and cleft palate; intraventricular hemorrhage; the recent restoration of the esophagus; heart disease; respiratory support needs; physiological instability; Changes in baby conditions that cause fasting or require to mechanical ventilation through continuous positive airway pressure.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prevention of feeding intolerance. Timepoint: 5 dayes. Method of measurement: Using charts available in the Neonata lIntensive Care Unit. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAzam Shirinabadi Farahani
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed