Effects of the HEP® (Homeostasis-Enrichment-Plasticity) Approach in preterm infants with increased developmental risk: a randomized controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

This study investigated the effectiveness of the Homeostasis-Enrichment-Plasticity (HEP) Approach in preterm infants with increased developmental risk, compared to the Traditional Treatment (TT) intervention for physical and occupational therapy.

Materials and methods

Twenty-nine preterm infants (adjusted age, 4-10 months) were randomly assigned to two groups: the HEP Approach group and the TT group. The Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2 (PDMS-2), Test of Sensory Functions in Infants (TSFI), and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were administered pre- and post-intervention. The intervention was implemented weekly for 12 weeks.

Results

The baseline characteristics of the infants were similar. At the end of the treatment, a significant time effec

SUBMITTER: Sirma GC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12509065 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature