Randomised controlled trial to compare the effect of PIOMI (structured) and routine oromotor (unstructured) stimulation in improving readiness for oral feeding in preterm neonates.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral motor stimulation interventions improve oral feeding readiness and earlier full oral feeding in preterm neonates. However, using a structured method may improve the transition time to full oral feeds and feeding efficiency with respect to weight gain and exclusive breastfeeding when compared to an unstructured intervention.

Objective

To compare the effect of Premature Infant Oral Motor Intervention (PIOMI) and routine oromotor stimulation (OMS) on oral feeding readiness.

Methods

Randomised controlled trial conducted in a neonatal intensive care unit between June-December 2022. Preterm neonates, 29⁺⁰-33⁺⁶ weeks corrected gestational age, were studied. The intervention group received PIOMI and the control group received OMS. Primary

SUBMITTER: Singh P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10687572 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature