Behavioral analysis of preterm neonates included in a tactile and kinesthetic stimulation program during hospitalization in preterm neonates
Completed
- Conditions
- Preterm neonatesReproductive Health and Childbirth - Complications of newborn
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12610000133033
- Lead Sponsor
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 32
Inclusion Criteria
Stable preterm infants weighing < 2500 grams, with no significant perinatal asphyxia.
Exclusion Criteria
Vision and/or hear disfuction; neurological problems; instable preterms; without family autorization.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Predominance of self-regulated behavior in Behavioral Scale (adapted from Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale NBAS).[Every week, at least one week after beggining of stimulation untill hospital discharge.]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Shorter duration of hospital stay.[After hospitalization.]