The Effect of Abdominal Massage on the Feeding Tolerance of Neonates with Very Low Birth Weight

Mojaveri, Mohsen Haghshenas; amiri, Seyedeh Roghaye Jafarian; Dalili, Hosein; Khafri, Soraya; Hamed, Fatemeh

doi:10.5812/ijp.95074

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“…These results are similar to those in the study performed by Ardiansyah et al. ( 2020 ) and Haghshenas et al ( 2020 ), who revealed that the abdominal massage had a positive effect on the incidence of feeding intolerance in premature infants. In addition, Mojaveri et al.…”

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“…Moreover, regarding feeding tolerance, the current results demonstrated that there was a slight significant improvement in all items of feeding tolerance for the study group after abdominal massage, and there was also a slight significant difference between the study and control groups at the fourth day after abdominal massage related to all items of feeding tolerance such as frequency of defe- 2020), who revealed that the abdominal massage had a positive effect on the incidence of feeding intolerance in premature infants. In addition, Mojaveri et al (2020) reported that abdominal massage, which leads to less distension and GRV, is recommended before enteral feeding for very LBW infants and Jin et al (2020) showed that intervention with abdominal massage might promote weight gain and improve feeding tolerance.…”

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“…In addition, Mojaveri et al. (2020) reported that abdominal massage, which leads to less distension and GRV, is recommended before enteral feeding for very LBW infants and Jin et al. (2020) showed that intervention with abdominal massage might promote weight gain and improve feeding tolerance.…”

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Low birth weight infant (LBW infant) is defined as neonatal body weight at birth <2,500 g according to the World Health Organization (WHO) definition. LBW infant continues to be a vital general health issue worldwide and is linked with a variety of both long-and shortterm problems (Blencowe et al., 2019). Globally, approximately 14.6% of all births are LBW infants, resulting in approximately 20.5 million births a year. In Africa, it is estimated that 13.7% of all births are LBW, representing 5.7 million births. The goal is to achieve a 30% successful decrease in the number of LBW infants by 2025 (WHO, 2012).LBW infants can result as a consequence of an infant being born small for gestational age and because of preterm birth. Birth weight is an important element of future growth pattern and nutritional status in LBW infants. Feeding of LBW infants includes integrative harmonization of sucking, swallowing and breathing (Brown et al., 2019).

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“…Due to these advantages, abdomen massage is highlighted as a helpful nursing care strategy in the NICU context (Lu et al, 2020). This in turn leads to alleviating abdominal distension as highlighted in a study done by (Haghshenas et al, 2020), who reported a substantial change in abdominal circumference within the massage group.…”

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The effect of I Love You massage technique on the gastric function, growth parameters, and comfort among hospitalized preterm neonates

Ibrahem Mohamed,

Ahmed Mokbel,

Wardany Abdelaal Mohamed

2024

Egyptian Journal of Health Care

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Background: One of the most frequent problems that arise in preterm neonates and elevates their morbidity and death rate is feeding intolerance. Aim: Determine the effect of the I Love You technique of abdominal massage on gastric function, growth parameters, and comfort among hospitalized preterm neonates. Methods: Quasi-experimental research design took place in Kafrelsheikh University Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit-Egypt. A sample of 60 preterm neonates was randomly divided into two groups, each receiving conventional hospital care. The study group received a 15-minute abdominal massage twice daily, precisely one hour before their meals. Tools: The preterm neonates' characteristics assessment record, Neonate Comfort Behavior (COMFORT neo) Scale, and feeding intolerance assessment sheet were the three instruments employed. Results: Statistical difference is evident in the mean scores denoting feeding intolerance parameters between the initial day and the fifth day within the massage group such as gastric residual volume, abdominal circumference, vomiting frequency, and defecation frequency. Most of the study group had achieved comfort through the third to fifth day of the study. The difference in mean weight between the massage and control groups on the fifth day exhibited an exceptionally high level of statistical significance. Conclusion: This study highlights the efficacy of the I Love You massage of the abdomen as a safe non-pharmacological intervention in preterm neonates receiving enteral nutrition. Recommendation: Training initiatives should be implemented for all nurses in the NICU to educate them about the utilization of abdominal massage and its advantageous outcomes for premature neonates.

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“…Feeding intolerance is defined as a delay in gastric emptying and the presence of a residual volume of previous nutrition in the stomach of more than 50% (1,2). Feeding intolerance is a common clinical problem among preterm infants with an overall prevalence of 27% (15 -30%) (3), and in most cases, it indicates a benign condition related to gastrointestinal motility dysfunction due to immaturity of the intestine with delayed meconium passage, although it can be an early sign of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), sepsis, or other serious gastrointestinal problems (4)(5)(6)(7).…”

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Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF): Is It Effective for Feeding Tolerance in Very Low Birth Weight Infants?

Akbarian Rad,

Farahanian,

Ahmadpour-Kacho

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Iran J Pediatr

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Background: Feeding intolerance is one of the most common problems in very low birth weight infants. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), one of the cytokines in amniotic fluid and human milk, plays an important role in gut maturation. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of oral administration of G-CSF on feeding tolerance in preterm infants weighing ≤ 1200 g. Methods: This randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study was conducted between September 2018 and June 2019 on preterm infants (≤ 32 weeks) weighing ≤ 1200 g and matched in terms of gestational age, birth weight, and umbilical cord pH. The intervention group received G-CSF by gavage simultaneously with the start of enteral feeding stopped after 10 days. The primary outcome was the duration of infant milk that reached 50, 75, and 100 mL/kg/day, and the secondary outcomes were the onset of weight gain and the length of hospital stay. Results: Out of 68 eligible infants, 31 infants in each group completed the study. There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of the length of hospital stay and the duration of reaching a feeding volume of 50 and 75 mL/kg/day; nonetheless, the duration of reaching a feeding volume of 100 mL/kg/day and the time to start gaining weight in the case group were significantly shorter than those of the control group (P = 0.029 and P = 0.002, respectively). Conclusions: The oral administration of G-CSF in preterm infants ≤ 1200 g improves feeding tolerance and can further shorten the time to reach full enteral feeding.

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The Effect of Abdominal Massage on the Feeding Tolerance of Neonates with Very Low Birth Weight

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Outcome of abdominal massage before gavage feeding on tolerated feeding for low birth weight infants

Outcome of abdominal massage before gavage feeding on tolerated feeding for low birth weight infants

The effect of I Love You massage technique on the gastric function, growth parameters, and comfort among hospitalized preterm neonates

Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF): Is It Effective for Feeding Tolerance in Very Low Birth Weight Infants?

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