scholarly journals Effect of individualized home-based intervention program in preterm infants at 35-36 weeks gestational age using prechtl’s general movement assessment: a pre-post experimental study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 3730-3735
Author(s):  
Jinali Jain ◽  
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Deepa Metgud ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Movement Trajectories ◽  
Developmental Program ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Movement Assessment ◽  
General Movement ◽  
Home Based Intervention

Background: Preterm birth associated with various abnormalities can have a detrimental impact on an infant’s developmental outcome which marks the need of a landmark tool to detect an abnormality at an early age and incorporate specific intervention strategies. Positive effects of intervention on developmental outcomes have been noted, however tailored home-based intervention programs on developmental enhancements are essential. Purpose: To evaluate the impact of Individualized Home Based Developmental Program on the neurodevelopmental outcome of preterm infants using Prechtl’s General Movement Assessment. Methodology: Ninety preterm infants admitted to the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)of a tertiary care hospital in Tertiary care hospital at Belagavi, Karnataka, India. The study was carried out for a duration of 12 months. Participants were conveniently selected from a population-based sample from May 2018 to March 2019. Based on the inclusion criteria of the study, these infants were screened for the movement trajectories on Prechtl’s GMA at 3-36- and 38-40-weeksGA(Gestational Age) respectively. Out of the 90 infants, 19 infants showing abnormal movement trajectories were recruited for individualized home-based developmental program for a duration of 12 weeks followed by re-evaluation at 3 months post term age. Results: The results were statistically significant (p<0.001) with 14 out of 19 infants exhibiting 70% improvement with normal Fidgety movements at 3 months post term age. Conclusion: IHBP delivered for 12 weeks was found to be effective in promoting developmental outcome in preterm infants. KEY WORDS: Preterm infants, Prechtl’s General Movement Assessment, home-based early intervention.

scholarly journals Visual outcome of preterm infants screened in a tertiary care hospital

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuja Sathar ◽  
Shanavas Abbas ◽  
ZiniaT Nujum ◽  
JasminL Benson ◽  
GirijadeviP Sreedevi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Visual Outcome ◽  
Care Hospital

scholarly journals A prospective study comparing the morbidities of late preterm and term infants in the neonatal period in a tertiary care hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 803
Author(s):  
Sirajuddin Nazeer ◽  
Sivagurunathan Panchanathan ◽  
Karthikeyan Soundararajan
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Birth ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Late Preterm ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Term Infants ◽  
Late Preterm Infants ◽  
Increased Risk

Background: In obstetric practice, 34 completed weeks is considered as maturational milestone for the fetus. Despite relatively large size and apparent functional maturity, late preterm infants are at increased risk for neonatal morbidity compared with full term infants. Aim of the study was to study the incidence of late preterm births in a tertiary care hospital in Trichy, Tamil Nadu and to study the pattern of neonatal morbidities in late preterm infants and to compare it with term infants.Methods: Hospital based prospective study was conducted from April 2019 to March 2020. Total 470 late preterm infants were included in our study. All infants enrolled in the study were followed up daily till discharge and after discharge, all infants were than reviewed at 15 and 28 days in a well-baby clinic.Results: There were a total of 1941 live births during the study period. Of these, 470 (24.2%) were late preterm and 1263 (65%) were term births. Late preterm infants accounted for 71.1% of preterm birth. Late preterm infants were at significantly higher risk for overall morbidity due to any cause, respiratory 22.1%, neonatal jaundice 62%, sepsis 4%, hypoglycemia 8.9%, hospital readmission 8.1%. 63% of late preterm infants were readmitted for jaundice.Conclusions: The incidence of late preterm birth was 24%. Late preterm infants had a higher incidence of jaundice, sepsis and respiratory morbidities. Late preterm infants had a longer hospital stay. They were also more likely to get readmitted in the hospital when compared to term infants.

scholarly journals Cultural Practices of Rearing Preterm Infants: a Qualitative Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Sulaiman Salima ◽  
Tharani Ambreen ◽  
Lalani Sharifa ◽  
Shaikh Kiran ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital

Confidence toward vaccination as reported by parents of children admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A cross sectional study

Vacunas ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.M. AlGoraini ◽  
N.N. AlDujayn ◽  
M.A. AlRasheed ◽  
Y.E. Bashawri ◽  
S.S. Alsubaie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional
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