Feeding in Premature infants. Feeding problems of newborn
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group:5 Minute massage in and around the mouth using a PIOMI protocol, once a day for ten days. Intervention 2: Control group: Medical and nursing services provided in all
Sponsors
University of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
182 Days to 203 Days
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Premature infants with gestational age between 26-29 weeks Physiological stability at the onset of intervention Apgar score higher than 6 in the fifth minute after birth Parental consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Chronic genetic and medical problems Parental dissatisfaction No received of nutrition through gavage until the end of the 29th week of GA
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Feeding progression was calculated from the day when oral feedings were initiated to the day when full oral feedings were attained. Fewer days indicated faster progression. Timepoint: postmenstrual age(PMA) on the time of one, fore and full oral feeding. Method of measurement: PMA , days.;Length of hospital stay. Timepoint: Gestational age in birth time and discharge time (day). Method of measurement: Day. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Weight on the time of one, fore and full oral feeding and discharge. Timepoint: Time of one, fore and full oral feeding and discharge. Method of measurement: Digital Balance in grams. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactHadise Ghomi
University of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences
Outcome results
None listed