Effect of meridians massage on the growth and development of premature children

VernacularTitle:经络抚触对早产儿生长发育的影响
Author: Wenhui CAI ; Ting XIAO ; Jiayi PAN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Premature children; Massage; Meridian massage; Jaundice; Growth and development
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2013;(1):35-37
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the effect of meridian massage on the growth and development of premature infants.Methods 60 preterm infants were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group with 30 cases in each group,the control group adopted modified domestic simple meridian massage method,and the observation group increase meridian massage based on the control group,2 times a day and 15 minutes one time.Body weight,length,intake of milk,sleep time,time to regain birth weight,and meconium drained time were eomparel between two groups.Results The observation group was significantly better than the control group in body weight,length,intake of milk,sleep time,time to regain birth weight,and meconium drained time.Conclusions Meridian massage based on the domestic simple touch method plays a significant role in promoting the growth and development of premature infants.