Effects of hydrotherapy and tactile-kinesthetic stimulation on weight gain of preterm infants admitted in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit |
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Institution: | 1. Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Hospital de Clínicas (HC), Departamento de Pediatria, Curitiba, PR, Brazil;2. Hospital do Rocio, Serviços Neonatais, Campo Largo, PR, Brazil;3. Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Biomédica, Curitiba, PR, Brazil |
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Abstract: | ObjectiveThe present study aimed to evaluate the effects of hydrotherapy and tactile-kinesthetic stimulation on the birth weight of preterm infants admitted in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.MethodIt was a randomized controlled trial, without blinding, in which 44 preterm infants of both sexes with gestational age between 32 and 34 weeks were included into two groups: hydrotherapy group (n = = 22) and tactile-kinesthetic stimulation group (n = 22). Weight gain was the parameter assessed daily.ResultsIn the tactile-kinesthetic stimulation group there was a variation in weight gain, but without significant difference (p = 0,43). However, in the hydrotherapy group, it was observed that increased weight gain started from the 2nd day (p < 0,001).ConclusionsHydrotherapy group presented significantly increased weight after the interventions, indicating that this technique can interfere with weight gain in preterm infants. |
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