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The Effect of Tactile-Kinesthetic Stimulation on Growth Indices of Healthy Neonates Publisher Pubmed



Abedi F1 ; Mirbagher Ajorpaz N2 ; Esalatmanesh S3 ; Rahemi Z4 ; Gilasi HR5 ; Kafaei Atrian M6, 7 ; Hosseinian M8
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  1. 1. Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Iran
  2. 2. Autoimmune Diseases Research Center, Department of Surgical Technology, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kashan, Iran
  3. 3. Psychiatric Research Center, Roozbeh Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Florida Atlantic University, United States
  5. 5. Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing Midwifery, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, IR, Iran
  7. 7. Department of Health Education, School of Health- (International Campus), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR, Iran
  8. 8. Trauma Nursing Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Published:2018


Abstract

Therapeutic touch is emphasized by healthcare professionals for improvement of neonates' growth and development. However, inconsistencies exist regarding effects and methods of massage in neonates. The purpose of this clinical trial is to assess and comprise intervention and control groups regarding the effects of tactile-kinesthetic stimulation (TKS) by mothers on growth indices of healthy term neonates. Sixty healthy term neonates were randomly assigned into intervention and control groups. Mothers of neonates in the experimental group were trained to perform TKS for their newborns at home before feeding for at least 28 consecutive days, two times a day, and 15 min each time. Neonates in the control group were not required to receive this intervention. The neonates’ growth indices were measured within 24 h after birth, and then at days 14 and 28. During the study and the three consecutive measurements, no significant difference was found between the mean weights, heights, and head circumferences of the neonates in the two groups (p > 0.05). © 2017 Elsevier Ltd
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