The Effects of Infant Massage Therapy on Preterm Neonatal Outcomes: A Clinical Trial

Conclusion: Infant massage therapy significantly enhances weight gain and reduces the time to achieve full feeding in VLBW preterm infants. Moderate-pressure massage is recommended for stable VLBW infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).

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Main Authors: Jiranun Weerakul, Yasinee Apiraknapanon, Mathayan Sanjaiban, Suneera Intasen, Supattra Tipsuwan, Mattana Bhumipraphat
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:International Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/ijpe/2451284
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author Jiranun Weerakul
Yasinee Apiraknapanon
Mathayan Sanjaiban
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description Conclusion: Infant massage therapy significantly enhances weight gain and reduces the time to achieve full feeding in VLBW preterm infants. Moderate-pressure massage is recommended for stable VLBW infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
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spelling doaj-art-b9975b69b6d546fc8c6e6b58f2e53bb12025-08-20T02:16:55ZengWileyInternational Journal of Pediatrics1687-97592025-01-01202510.1155/ijpe/2451284The Effects of Infant Massage Therapy on Preterm Neonatal Outcomes: A Clinical TrialJiranun Weerakul0Yasinee Apiraknapanon1Mathayan Sanjaiban2Suneera Intasen3Supattra Tipsuwan4Mattana Bhumipraphat5Pediatrics DepartmentPediatrics DepartmentPediatrics DepartmentPediatrics DepartmentNursing DepartmentDepartment of Physical TherapyConclusion: Infant massage therapy significantly enhances weight gain and reduces the time to achieve full feeding in VLBW preterm infants. Moderate-pressure massage is recommended for stable VLBW infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/ijpe/2451284
spellingShingle Jiranun Weerakul
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International Journal of Pediatrics
title The Effects of Infant Massage Therapy on Preterm Neonatal Outcomes: A Clinical Trial
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