PubMed Health⌕ Search
Home/Archive/PubMed

PubMed · 9779337

Intervention programs for premature infants. How and do they affect development?

R Feldman·A I Eidelman
View original source ↗Export metadata ↓

Abstract

Over the past 30 years, a variety of intervention programs for the enhancement of the neurodevelopmental status of premature infants have been implemented with confusing outcomes. In addition, diametrically different forms of therapy that rest on contrasting theories have led, paradoxically, to similar results. This article systematically examines and analyses the various modes of therapy and their underlying theoretical mechanisms. Skin-to-skin contact (kangaroo care) is suggested as the intervention that most logically meshes the premature infant's need to develop state regulation while facilitating sequential sensory development and promoting mother-infant attachment.

Explore related subjects

Developmental DisabilitiesEarly Intervention, EducationalHumansInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureMassageOutcome Assessment, Health CareParent-Child RelationsPhysical StimulationProgram EvaluationResearch DesignTouchJournal ArticleReview

Keep this discovery

Explore connections, maps & timelines

BibTeXRIS

R Feldman, A I Eidelman. 1998. Intervention programs for premature infants. How and do they affect development?. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9779337/

Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.

KEEP EXPLORING

Related citations

PubMed2003

Factors associated with stunting in infants aged 5-11 months in the Dodota-Sire District, rural Ethiopia.

The contribution of various factors to malnutrition, particularly stunting, may differ among areas and communities. This cross-sectional study aimed to estimate the level of malnutrition and identify factors associated with the high level of stunting in breast-fed infants aged 5-11 mo living in Dodota-Sire District, Ethiopia. Infants (n = 305) and their mothers were examined physically, and anthropometric and demographic data were collected. The content of zinc, calcium and copper in breast milk was measured, and data collected on the type, frequency of consumption, and time of introduction of supplementary feeding. Overall, 36% were stunted, 41% underweight and 13% wasted. The highest prevalence of malnutrition was seen in infants aged 9-11 mo. Among mothers, 27% had chronic energy deficiency (body mass index, <18.5 kg/m(2)) and 20% were night blind, indicating that vitamin A deficiency was a serious problem. Infants fed >3 times/d, consuming >600 mL/d or consuming cow's milk in addition to cereals and/or legumes had markedly higher length-for-age Z-scores than their peers fed less frequently, consuming less food or not consuming cow's milk [differences: 0.39, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.04-0.74; 0.17, 95% CI: 0.02-0.32; 0.40, 95% CI: 0.07-0.72, respectively). Infants of mothers with low concentrations of zinc in their breast milk were more stunted. In conclusion, the quality and quantity of foods consumed by infants is insufficient to prevent stunting. Thus it is necessary to increase the nutrient supply to infants by increasing intake and nutrient concentration of breast milk and of supplementary foods they consume, and by providing supplements to infants where appropriate.

Developmental Disabilities↗
PubMed2002

Babywalkers.

Explore the source record for details and available documents.

Developmental Disabilities↗