RESUMO
There is still very limited evidence on the effects of neonatal interventions on infant neurodevelopmental outcomes, including general movements (GMs). This research will primarily assess the effects of a sensory motor physical therapy intervention combined with kangaroo skin-to-skin contact on the GMs of hospitalized preterm newborns. Secondary outcomes include body weight, posture and muscle tone, behavioral state, length of hospital stay, and breastfeeding. This study protocol details a two-arm parallel clinical trial methodology, involving participants with a postmenstrual age of 34-35 weeks admitted to a Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit (NInCU) with poor repertoire GMs. Thirty-four participants will be randomly assigned to either the experimental group, receiving a 10-day sensory motor physical therapy associated with kangaroo skin-to-skin contact, or the control group, which will only receive kangaroo skin-to-skin contact. The study will measure GMs (primary outcome), and body weight, posture and muscle tone, behavioral state, length of hospital stay, and breastfeeding (secondary outcomes). Data collection occurs in the NInCU before and after the intervention, with follow-up measurements post discharge at 2-4 weeks and 12-15 weeks post-term. SPSS will be used for data analyses. The results will provide novel information on how sensory motor experiences may affect early neurodevelopment and clinical variables in preterm newborns.
Assuntos
Recém-Nascido Prematuro , Método Canguru , Feminino , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Masculino , Aleitamento Materno , Recém-Nascido Prematuro/fisiologia , Modalidades de Fisioterapia , Ensaios Clínicos Controlados Aleatórios como AssuntoRESUMO
Introdução: A intervenção sensório-motora é utilizada para prevenir ou minimizar alterações no desenvolvimento de recém-nascido pré-termo (RNPT). Entretanto, mais estudos sobre sua influência em RNPT hospitalizados são necessários. Objetivos: Verificar a influência da intervenção sensório-motora sobre parâmetros fisiológicos e peso corporal em RNPT hospitalizados. Métodos: Avaliaram-se 30 RNPT estáveis, submetidos a uma intervenção sensório-motora durante 10 minutos diários por 3 dias consecutivos. Análises comparativas foram realizadas considerando as variáveis frequência respiratória (FR), frequência cardíaca (FC), saturação de oxigênio (SaO2), Boletim Silverman-Andersen (BSA) e peso corporal, mensuradas imediatamente antes da intervenção, imediatamente após, e no 15º minuto após término da intervenção. Resultados: A FR foi maior no 15º minuto após a intervenção do que antes (p<0,05). A SaO2 aumentou logo após a intervenção (p<0,05). O peso corporal aumentou ao longo dos três dias (p<0,001). A FC e o BSA permaneceram constantes. Conclusão: A intervenção sensório-motora pode ter contribuído para melhor frequência respiratória e saturação de oxigênio e demonstrou-se segura aos RNPT.
Introduction: Sensorimotor intervention is frequently used to prevent or minimize dysfunction in the development of preterm newborns (PTNB). However, further studies on its influence in hospitalized PTNB are needed. Objective: To verify the influence of a sensorimotor intervention on physiological parameters and body weight in hospitalized PTNB. Methods: Thirty stable PTNB underwent a sensorimotor intervention during 10 minutes daily for 3 consecutive days. Comparative analyzes were performed considering the variables respiratory rate (RF), cardiac frequency (CF), oxygen saturation (SaO2), Silverman-Andersen Score (SAS), and body weight, measured immediately before the intervention, immediately after, and at 15 minutes after the intervention. Results: RF was higher in the 15th minute after the intervention than before (p<0.05). SaO2 increased immediately after the intervention (p<0.05). Body weight increased over the three days (p<0.001). CF and SAS remained constant. Conclusion: The sensorimotor intervention may have contributed to better respiratory rate and oxygen saturation and was shown to be safe for PTNB.
