Classical Indian dance or Shastriya Nritya, is an umbrella term for various performance arts rooted in antique musical theatre styles, whose theory and practice can be traced to the Sanskrit text Natya Shastra. The number of recognized classical dances range from eight to more, depending on the source and scholars, namely Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, Kathak, Odissi, Manipuri, and Kathakali.

Background Globally, very preterm birth is a health concern leading to various developmental difficulties such as poor motor and/or cognitive function. For infants born very preterm, family-centered care (FCC) might promote developmental skills over the time in an appropriate enriched environment. The purpose of this study is to systematically review and assess the evidence of FCC interventions on the motor and neurobehavioral development in very preterm infants. Additionally, this review aims to determine the factors that might affect infant development. Methods Systematic review will be carried out by including (a) quasi-randomized controlled trials and randomized controlled trials (b) of very preterm born infants (born < 32 weeks of gestation), and their primary caregivers will be included in the review (c) who received FCC-based interventions such as collaborative interaction between a healthcare professional and a parent, home program, home visits, and parent education, and (d) measure motor and neurobehavioral function. Electronic databases such as Scopus, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL, and PsycINFO will be searched using database-specific terms. Additionally, searches will be carried out in ProQuest, and references of included studies will be searched. Two review authors, independently, will conduct the screening, data extraction, and critical appraisal of included studies. If possible, a meta-analysis will be undertaken to assess the effect of the FCC on the motor and neurobehavior of premature infants. Conclusion The review will provide insights regarding the effect of the FCC on preterm infants. This systematic review will guide the clinicians on the feasibility of practicing FCC that might support and promote the integration of parents into various rehabilitation settings. Systematic review registration Protocol has been registered in PROSPERO on August 26, 2020.

Background: Globally, preterm birth is a health concern leading to various developmental difficulties such as poor motor and/or cognitive function. For infants born preterm, FCC promotes developmental skills over the time in an appropriate enriched environment. The purpose of this study is to systematically review and assess the evidence of FCC interventions on motor and neurobehavioral development in very preterm infants. Additionally, this review aims to determine the factors that might affect the infant development.Methods: Systematic review will be carried out by including quasi-experimental controlled trials and randomized controlled trials. Electronic databases such as Scopus, PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL, and PsycINFO will be searched using database specific terms. Additionally, searches will be carried out in ProQuest, and references of included studies will be searched. Two review authors, independently, will conduct the screening, data extraction, and critical appraisal of included studies. If possible, meta-analysis will be undertaken to assess the effect of FCC on motor and neurobehavior of premature infants.Conclusion: The review will provide insights regarding the effect of the FCC on preterm infants. This systematic review will guide the clinicians on the feasibility of practicing FCC that might support and promote the integration of parents into various rehabilitation settings.Systematic review registration: Protocol has been submitted to PROSPERO on July 26, 2020.

Background: Infants born between 28 to 32 weeks of gestation require assisted ventilation or oxygen support due to respiratory distress syndrome. Neurophysiological facilitation (NPF) is the use of selective external proprioceptive and tactile stimuli. It further normalizes the rate & depth of breathing by influencing the length-tension relationship of muscles. NPF has shown improvement in ventilation capacity & oxygen saturation level among adult ventilated patients. Biomechanical understanding of the preterm infant’s ribcage musculature was a prerequisite for administering the NPF technique in this case report. Case Presentation: We report a case of 29-week preterm infant with respiratory distress syndrome who received NPF techniques. Outcome measure: modified Downes Score, Silverman Anderson Score, and vitals such as oxygen saturation and respiratory rate. It was found that administration of NPF intervention to the infant lead to the reduction of chest retractions, an increase in the oxygen saturation level, and a faster trend of early weaning off the ventilator. The infant was completely off from Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and was on room air by day 14 of life. Conclusion: Techniques like NPF might promote better respiratory function in a preterm infant with respiratory distress.