EFFECT OF TACTILE AND KINAESTHETIC STIMULATION ON NEURODEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF PRETERM INFANTS BORN AT <34 WEEKS GESTATIONAL AGE - RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL STUDY

Abstract

“Effect of tactile and kinaesthetic stimulation on neurodevelopment and growth of preterm infants born at <34 weeks gestational age - Randomised Controlled Trial Study” Background and Objectives Preterm very low birth weight infants are at high risk of developing neurodevelopment delay despite of little or no medical complications at the time of birth. The care and intervention of such infants have an impact on pre existing risk. Preterm infants are at risk of growth restrictions, neuroco-gnitive delays or anomalies, various metabolic difficulties, respiratory dysfunction, and ophthalmological and hearing problems. This study evaluates for effect of tactile and kinaesthetic stimulation on neurodevelopment and growth of preterm infants born at <34 weeks gestational age.