Critical Review of Massage Therapy Employed for Newborns

VernacularTitle:Critical Review of Massage Therapy Employed for Newborns
Author: Lin HUANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Tuina; Massage; Infant; Newborn
From: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2009;7(6):379-384
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the outcomes of current studies regarding the beneficial effects of infant massage therapy. Method: Firstly, some common knowledge related to massage is provided. Subsequently, research-based evidence on massage effects in neonatal unit has been examined, particularly on premature babies and newborns with jaundice. Result and Conclusion: the practice of massage therapy promotes the development of preterm babies and the treatment of neonates with jaundice generally safe, however the methodology employed in reviewed studies is of certain limitations, such as a lack of RCT with large sample size, inadequate follow-up period.