Clinical Outcomes of Snuggle up Position Using Positioning Aids for Preterm (27-32 Weeks) Infants

oleh: Yashoda Sathish, Leslie Edward Lewis, Judith Angelitta Noronha, Anice George, Baby Snayak, Mamatha S Pai, Ramesh Bhat, Jayashree Purkayastha

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2017-03-01

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ABSTRACTBackground: Preterm birth, if not actively managed with developmental supportive care, can significantly contribute to neurodevelopmental compromise. Use of appropriate positioning aids helps with mimicking the intrauterine environment and facilitating neuromuscular development. Herein, we aimed to determine the effectiveness of snuggle up positioning aids on clinical outcomes of preterm (