Article
Evaluation of the effect of the oral motor interventions on reducing hospital stay in preterm infants
Alborz University Medical Journal
(2014)
Abstract
Zahedan, Iran n=40 m=33 wks 1x day 7 days Used Feeding Readiness Tool after PIOMI done
R= Earlier first feeding (2 days), higher % total volume, decreased LOS (3 days) * fdg readiness score widened across days of feeding! When they start with PIOMI, they “practice” correct skills and get exponentially better over time.
Keywords
- Preterm infant,
- Oral motor stimulation,
- Hospitalization period
Disciplines
Publication Date
March 3, 2014
DOI
10.18869/acadpub.aums.2.3.163
Citation Information
N. Mahmoodi, Kh. Zareii, P. Mohagheghi,, M. Eimani, et al.. "Evaluation of the effect of the oral motor interventions on reducing hospital stay in preterm infants" Alborz University Medical Journal Vol. 2 Iss. 3 (2014) p. 163 - 166 ISSN: 2322-3839 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/brenda_lessen/17/