Short-term effects of SAFE early intervention approach in infants born preterm: A randomized controlled single-blinded study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Recent literature suggests that goal-oriented and family-based interventions in enriched environment have a beneficial effect on neuromotor and cognitive development. We aimed to examine the short-term effects of SAFE (Sensory strategies, Activity-based motor training, Family collaboration, and Environmental Enrichment) early intervention approach on motor, cognitive, speech and language, and sensory development in preterm infants.

Methods

The study's sample population consisted of 24 preterm infants with corrected ages between 9 and 10 months. Infants in the control group participated in the family training program in accordance with the neurodevelopmental therapy principles (NDT). Infants in the treatment group were included in the family training program accordi

SUBMITTER: Apaydın U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10570479 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature