Dysphagia in premature infants. Other dysphagia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: 5 Minute massage in and around the mouth using a PIOMI protocol, once a day for seven days. Intervention 2: Control group: Receiving routine medical and nursing ser
Sponsors
Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
203 Days to 224 Days
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Born with a gestational age of 29-32 weeks The birth weight is between 1000 to 2000 grams Physiological stability at the time of receiving oral stimulations
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Existence of chronic medical complications Existence of congenital anomalies(eg, heart, oral, etc) Existence of Necrotizing enter colitis(NEC), Existence of a brain injury (including intra-ventricular hemorrhage greater than grade 1) Existence of history of prenatal illicit drug exposure Receiving assistive ventilation (other than high-flow nasal cannula)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The Early feeding skills (EFS) assessment instrument score in preterm infants. Timepoint: At the time of the first oral feeding, the time of discharge and one week after discharge. Method of measurement: The Early feeding skills (EFS) assessment instrument in preterm infants (This checklist contains 26 items that each item can score 1, 2, or 3).;Feeding Progression. Timepoint: During intervention. Method of measurement: Record of the number of days since the onset of oral feeding until the achievement of independent oral feeding.;The transition time from gavage to independent oral feeding. Timepoint: Daily. Method of measurement: Record the number of days since the onset of gavage feeding until the achievement of independent oral feeding. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Maintenance. Timepoint: One week after discharge from the hospital. Method of measurement: The Early Feeding Skills (EFS) Assessment instrument in preterm infants.;Length of hospital stay. Timepoint: Daily. Method of measurement: Record the number of days from the time the infant is admitted to the NICU until discharge.;Weight gain. Timepoint: At the time of enrollment, the first oral feeding, independent oral feeding, and the time of discharge from the hospital. Method of measurement: Put the infant on a digital balance and record the infant's weight to gram.;Feeding proficiency. Timepoint: From the initiation of oral feeding to the time of hospital discharge. Method of measurement: % ml taken during the first 5 min/ml prescribed.;Sucking frequency. Timepoint: From the initiation of oral feeding to the time of hospital discharge. Method of measurement: Number of sucking per minutes. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactNegin Moradi
Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed