The effect of abdominal massage (I Love You method) on the gastric function of preterm infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care units: a randomized clinical trial
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Azadeh Moghadam
Abstract
Objectives
Preterm infants often suffer from nutritional problems because of gastrointestinal problems. Massage could make the infants feel more peace and comfort, but limited studies have focused on the effects of massage on the gastric function. This study aimed to investigate the effects of abdominal massage on the gastric function of preterm infants.
Methods
A randomized controlled trial compared gastric function of preterm infants with and without massage therapy. The preterm infants were randomly allocated to control and massage groups. The massage group received the abdominal massage before feeding, twice a day, for 15 min, over 5 days. Furthermore, the gastric function was compared between the control and experimental groups. The data were analyzed using SPSS software (Version 15.0).
Results
The average weight in both groups had no significant (p>0.05) changes before and after the study, and both groups showed a negative trend in the weight gain. The abdominal circumference, the frequency of vomiting episodes, the residual volume, and defecation frequency were significantly (p<0.05) different between the two groups after the intervention.
Conclusions
The abdominal massage could be an effective nonmedicinal method to reduce the gastrointestinal problems in the preterm infants. The abdominal massage could be offered to the preterm infants as an inexpensive, available, and feasible method to alleviate gastrointestinal problems as well as improve the gastric function.
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Research funding: None declared.
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Author contributions: All authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this manuscript and approved its submission.
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Competing interests: The authors declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
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Artikel in diesem Heft
- Frontmatter
- Research Articles
- Comparative HPTLC fingerprinting profile and GC-MS analysis of raw and purified Guggulu (Commiphora wightii. Arn. Bhand) by Ayurvedic purification method
- Acute and subacute toxicity assessment of Madhulai Manappagu (Siddha herbal syrup formulation) in animal model
- Ethyl acetate fraction of Spathodea campanulata (Bignoniaceae) attenuates lead acetate induced testicular toxicity in male Wistar rats
- Comparative evaluation of cardioprotective activity of Gala and Fuji apple juice against isoprenaline-induced cardiotoxicity in rats
- Ameliorative effect of Kolaviron, an extract of Garcinia kola seeds, on induced hypertension
- Review Articles
- Herbal foodstuffs in Avicenna’s recommended diet to improve sperm quality and increase male fertility; an evidence-based approach
- Transmission modes of COVID-19 disease pandemic in the light of ancient wisdom of Ayurveda medicine: a review
- Burning mouth syndrome: a review of therapeutic approach
- Research Articles
- Identification of common features within massage therapists’ professional identity
- Psychometric validation of the modified Naranjo algorithm used in homeopathy for chronic cases
- An overview of the comparison of inhalation aromatherapy on emotional distress of female and male patients in preoperative period
- Comparing the effectiveness of mother’s live lullaby and recorded lullaby on physiological responses and sleep of preterm infants: a clinical trial study
- The effect of hypnotherapy on exam anxiety among nursing students
- The effect of abdominal massage (I Love You method) on the gastric function of preterm infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care units: a randomized clinical trial
- Effect of Arjun Chāl on cardiovascular risk factors – a randomized controlled clinical trial
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