Title of article :
the effect of massage on weight gain of low-weight hospitalized infants: a randomized clinical trial
Author/Authors :
johari, sahar university of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences - department of occupational therapy, ايران , haghgou, hojjat allah university of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences - department of occupational therapy, ايران , daemi, mostafa university of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences - department of speech therapy, ايران , rezaeiyan, tahereh university of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences - department of physical therapy, ايران , mosala nejad, zahra university of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences - department of physical therapy, ايران
Abstract :
purpose: low birth weight (lbw) is one of the most serious health problems in infants. many studies indicate that lbw infants, who survive, may suffer from long and shortterm physical,mental, and social problems. this study aimed to determine the effect of massage therapy on weight gain of lbw neonates. methods: this study was a randomized clinical trial. a total of 45 lbw neonates were randomly allocated into experiment and control group. three 15minute period massages per day were administered in 5 days for the experiment group. infants rsquo; weights were measured in both groups in 5 all days. results: based on the results, weight gain in the experiment group was significantly higher than the control group. conclusion: massage through tactilekinetic stimulation result in weight gain of lbw neonates. massage therapy can be recommended as the special and complementary care for lbw neonates. it can also be effective in prevention of neurologic and developmental problems in infants.
Keywords :
massage , low birth weight neonate , weight gain , tactile , kinetic stimulation
Journal title :
Physical Treatments: Specific Physical Therapy Journal (PTJ)
Journal title :
Physical Treatments: Specific Physical Therapy Journal (PTJ)
