Early developmental support for preterm infants based on exploratory behaviors: A parallel randomized controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Preterm infants are at high risk for developmental disabilities, and their parents are at increased risk for high stress. Early intervention programs are applied to reduce these adverse outcomes. The primary aim is to compare the efficacy of the novel Explorer Baby early intervention program for the holistic development of preterm infants. The second objective was to compare the stress levels of their mothers.

Methods

Randomized clinical trial with 38 weeks-6 months corrected age preterm infants at low risk for cerebral palsy, randomly assigned to experimental (Explorer Baby) or active control neurodevelopmental therapy (NDT) groups. Fifty-seven infants were enrolled in the study, and 51 (26 Explorer Baby, 25 NDT) completed it. Bayley III was used as a primary o

SUBMITTER: Altunalan T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10636377 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature