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The Effect of Infant Massage on Weight Gain, Physiological and Behavioral Responses in Premature Infants
Hae kyung Lee
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2005;35(8):1451-1460.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2005.35.8.1451
Published online: March 28, 2017

1Department of Nursing, Medical College, Kangwon National University, Korea.

Leehk@kangwon.ac.kr

Copyright © 2005 Korean Society of Nursing Science

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  • Purpose
    The purpose of this study was to evaluate the premature infants' responses to infant massage (tactile and kinesthetic stimulation). These responses measured by weight, physiological (vagal tone, heart rate, oxygen saturation) and behavioral responses (behavioral states, motor activities, and behavioral distress).
  • Methods
    This study was conducted using an equivalent control pretest-posttest design. The sample was divided into two groups of 13 infants with gestational age less than 36 weeks at birth, birth weight less than 2000g, and no congenital anomalies. The experimental group received the massage intervention twice daily for 10 days. The data were collected for 10 minutes prior to and 10 minutes after the massage.
  • Results
    The vagal tone was significantly higher after massage than before massage in the experimental group, while no change in the control group. The experimental group had significantly higher scores for awake state and motor activity than the control group. Significantly greater awake state, more fidgeting or crying, and increased motor activity were reported after massage than before massage.
  • Conclusions
    The results of this study showed that massage therapy might enhance optimal physiological responses and behavioral organization of premature infants. Nursing staff in the NICU can use massage to promote the infant's capability to respond positively to his environment and to provide developmental support for healthy premature infants.

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