Impact of Two Touch Types on Preterm's Behavioral Reaction

SHADIA R. EL-GUINDY, D.N.Sc., MARIANA E. SHEHATA, D.N.Sc.;; FATEN H. ABD EL-AZEIM, Ph.D., HANAN M. RASHAD, D.N.Sc.;; ABOUHUSSEIN, M.D., HEBA H.

doi:10.21608/mjcu.2018.60292

Impact of Two Touch Types on Preterm's Behavioral Reaction

Document Type : Original Article

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The Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing* and The Department of Pediatric Growth & Development, Faculty of Physical Therapy** and The Department of Pediatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine***, Cairo University, Egypt

10.21608/mjcu.2018.60292

Abstract

Abstract
Background: Touch is one of the first strong positive senses that develop in neonates.
Aim of Study: The aim of the current study was to evaluate the impact of two touch types on Preterm's behavioral reaction.
Subjects and Methods: Quasi-experimental research design was utilized for the current study.
Setting: The current study was conducted at Maternal and Newborn Hospital in Kaser Al-Aini Hospital, Cairo University.
Sample: A convenient sample was consisted of ninety preterm neonates divided into three equal groups "thirty for each", control, gentle human touch and Yakson. Each preterm neonate received both interventions provided for twice a day for consecutive five days. Each session lasting for fifteen minutes. The control group received routine nursing care, while the other two groups received either gentle human touch or Yakson before routine care.
Results: The current study revealed that a statistically significantly difference of both intervention groups regarding to Anderson score compared to that of control group. The intervention groups had improved the sleep state for preterm neonates than that of control.
Conclusion: Gentle human touch and Yakson interventions improved behavioral state of preterm neonates.
Recommendation: The current study recommended that both types of touch safe and an effective and in routine care for preterm neonates.

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