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Maternally-administered massage and weight gain in preterm and low birth weight infants:a systematic review

Year: 2018

Type: review

Abstract: Early tactile experiences have long-term effects on preterm infants’ sensory performance.Weight gain is key to infant development; while research confirms that massage impacts positively on weight gain in this population, most of the literature focuses on massage administered by health professionals/researchers. This review aims to examine whether massage provided by an infant’s mother impacts on weight gain in preterm and/or low birthweight infants.

Source: Ulster University Research Portal (Ulster University)

Authors: Jackie Gracey, Orla Urquhart, Callum Urquhart

Institutions: Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Queen's University Belfast

Language: English

Topic: Infant Development and Preterm Care

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3113033193

FWCI: 0.044

Cites: 1

Cited by: 1

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