Infection in preterm infants receiving topical emollient oil massage: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised control trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preterm infants are highly susceptible to infections, which significantly contribute to morbidity and mortality. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the effectiveness of topical emollient oil application in preventing infections among preterm infants.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted across multiple electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Clinical trials, Epistemonikos, HINARI and Global Index Medicus) and other sources. A total of 2185 articles were identified and screened for eligibility. The quality of included studies was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool for randomised controlled trials. Data analysis was performed using StataCrop MP V.17 software. Heterogeneity among the studies was evaluated using the I

SUBMITTER: Getaneh FB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11243225 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature